The new research probes the electron-in-solid-neon qubit, revealing that tiny bumps on solid neon surfaces create stable quantum states, enabling precise manipulation. This research, supported by multiple foundations, highlights the importance of optimizing the fabrication of the cube, bringing us closer to practical quantum computing solutions. Recent research has advanced the development of solid electron-in-neon […]
Why YIMBYs, NIMBYs, BIMBYs and YIGBYs matter to democracy and our future cities
The right of everyone to have a say on development is at the heart of modern urban planning. But as houses become more and more expensive, questions are being asked about whether it’s okay to oppose housing developments in cities. The battle lines are being drawn between so-called NIMBYs — people who say “No in […]
The seed industry in the land of the free world – Seed World
Happy 4th of July, America! This Independence Day, I’ll be spending time with my family having fun (hopefully in the sun), eating American produce, and capping it off with an awesome fireworks display. I am also calling on myself and you to take a moment to reflect on the spirit of independence that defines this […]
A new view of Olympus Mons
After 100,000 orbits and nearly 23 years on Mars, NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter has seen a lot. The spacecraft was sent to map the ice and study its geology, but along the way, it has captured more than 1.4 million images of the planet. A recent image captured the Solar System’s tallest mountain and volcano, […]
Scientists entangle four logical qubits, facilitating error correction while improving accuracy and accessibility
Insider Brief Quantinuum and University of Colorado researchers successfully entangled four logical qubits with better fidelity than their physical counterparts. The breakthrough demonstrates improved fault protection and operational reliability, essential steps toward the development of practical and scalable quantum computers. The achievement also demonstrates Quantinuum’s commitment to making quantum computing more accessible and reliable by […]
In depth: China pushes to expand its carbon market
China’s national carbon market is undergoing significant changes. [para. 1] In January, certified carbon emission reductions (CCERs) were reintroduced and the voluntary market is set to expand beyond power plants to include key manufacturing industries. [para. 2][para. 3] Recently, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) proposed draft regulations tightening carbon allowances for the National […]
The laboratory confirmed a strain of bird flu in the Mexico case
Claim: Bird flu diagnosis ‘made up’ for patient who died in Mexico A June 25 Instagram post ( direct link , archive link ) claims that a dead man who health officials said was infected with a certain type of bird flu did not have the virus. “The boy who allegedly died of bird flu […]
In depth: China pushes to expand its carbon market
China’s national carbon market is undergoing significant changes. [para. 1] In January, certified carbon emission reductions (CCERs) were reintroduced and the voluntary market is set to expand beyond power plants to include key manufacturing industries. [para. 2][para. 3] Recently, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) proposed draft regulations tightening carbon allowances for the National […]
Debris from SpaceX’s Dragon capsule the size of a car hood landed in North Carolina. It’s part of a larger space junk problem.
NASA has confirmed that a piece of space debris the size of a car hood found in North Carolina belonged to a SpaceX Dragon Capsule, according to an agency statement shared on X. The Dragon capsule is a reusable spacecraft that transports astronauts and cargo to and from the International Space Station. But one part […]
Rice research aims to reprogram the genetic code
Rice University chemist Han Xiao has been awarded nearly $2 million from the National Institute for Health Maximization Investigator Award (MIRA) program for established investigators. Han Xiao has been awarded nearly $2 million by MIRA. Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University. All organisms with a few exceptions use 20 standard amino acids to build proteins. Xiao’s […]