In November, IEEE Spectrum published an expert-written feature titled, “The Case Against Quantum Computing.” In it, the author, Mikhail Dyakonov, defended his view that practical general-purpose quantum computers would not be built anytime in the foreseeable future. As you might expect at this time of great enthusiasm for quantum computing,
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It's stronger than steel, springier than rubber and can stretch up to four times its original length. But this isn't a new lab-built 'wonder material': It's spider silk, and scientists say they have cracked a key part of the process arachnids use to make it. (more…)
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General Electric (GE) has announced it is working on a new engine that will make travelling faster than the speed of sound a commercial reality for the first time since the demise of Concorde. (more…)
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Ford will begin testing self-driving cars in the District early next year and plans to launch commercially in Washington, Miami and other unnamed cities starting in 2021. 'We’ll be working with local officials in Washington, D.C., to ensure that we test our self-driving vehicles in all eight of the district’s wards
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Addison Lee has unveiled plans to launch self-driving taxis in London by 2021. (more…)
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In a bid to provide an opportunity for Journalists in the South East and South South geopolitical zones to understand the urgent and key issues around oil and gas sector reform particularly the PIBs, with how and why they should support advocacy for their passage and assent; a workshop on Petroleum and Governance Bill (PIGB)
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If you thought deleting an app meant that was the last you'd ever see of it, think again. (more…)
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Doctors could use artificial intelligence to diagnose dementia more accurately and give better treatment, scientists say. Researchers have invented a computer algorithm which can analyse MRI brain scans and learn how to recognise different types of dementia. They say that although many types of the brain-destroying condition have similar symptoms, they respond
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Human bodies are becoming polluted with plastic, scientists have confirmed for the first time. (more…)
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Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has declared its intention to partner with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Free Trade Zone Enterprises (DPRP) on the effective implementation of the Local Content Act in the country. (more…)
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