INNOVATION
Physicists Extend Qubit Lifespan in Pivotal Validation of Quantum Computing by sciencealert.com
Quantum computing promises to be a revolutionary tool, making short work of equations that classical computers would struggle to ever complete. Yet the workhorse of the quantum device, known as a qubit, is a delicate object prone to collapsing. Read more
SCIENCE
Scientists launch JUICE mission to explore Jupiter’s icy moons by theconversation.com
Could we discover conditions necessary for life outside the Earth in the solar system? This is one of the mysteries that the space mission JUICE (for JUpiter ICy moons Explorer), set to be launched from Kourou, French Guiana, will look to elucidate. Read more
MOBILITY
New battery tech boosts EV range by 20% by freethink.com
Anew silicon anode material for batteries promises to boost the range of electric vehicles (EVs) by 20% or more — and a major automaker has already signed a deal to start using it. Read more
UNUSUAL
Flying ‘drone taxis’ on track to carry passengers at Paris Olympics by connexionfrance.com
The flying taxi service promised for the Paris Olympics is “on track”, the company behind the project insists, although it admits the summer 2024 deadline is a challenge. Read more
PODCAST
Concerning AI ethics on spotify.com
The best definitions of AI are vague, largely lack consensus and represent a huge challenge for lawmakers and legal scholars looking to regulate it. But back to back breakthroughs and rapid adoption of generative AI tools are making it feel a lot more real to everybody else. In machines We Trust examines how it’s possible that alone might be enough to push conversations about ethics further into focus. Listen
