Technology companies have been investing billions of dollars in quantum computers for years. We hope that it can be a game changer in various fields such as finance, new drug development, and logistics.
But while the field struggles with the challenging realities of quantum hardware, another challenger is making progress in some of these most promising use cases. AI is now being applied to fundamental physics, chemistry, and materials science in ways that suggest the home turf of quantum computing may not be so safe after all. Read the full story.
—Ed Gent
What’s next for reproductive rights in America?
The future U.S. president wasn’t the only one voting this week. Ten states also voted on abortion rights.
Two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Roe v. Flipped Wade. Since then, abortion bans have been enacted in several states, leaving millions of people in the United States without access to local clinics.
Now, some states are voting to expand and protect access to abortion. Missouri, which has long restricted access, even voted to overturn the ban. But it’s not all good news for reproductive rights advocates. Read the full story.
