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This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.comâs Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.
Supriya Chakrabarti, Professor of Physics, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Perhaps you remember the opening scene of âHarry Potter and the Sorcererâs Stoneâ that took place on Privet Drive. A bearded man pulled a mysterious device, called a deluminator, from his dark robe and one by one the lights from the street lamps flew into it.
The plan aims to use AI to boost competitiveness and productivity and address issues such as social inequality.
Researchers have found a new area of the brain involved with selective attention, our ability to focus on one thing at a time in a chaotic world.
The development of technologies which can process information based on the laws of quantum physics are predicted to have profound impacts on modern society.
For example, quantum computers may hold the key to solving problems that are too complex for todayâs most powerful supercomputers, and a quantum internet could ultimately protect the worlds information from malicious attacks.
However, these technologies all rely on âquantum information,â which is typically encoded in single quantum particles that are extremely difficult to control and measure.
Astronauts may be far from home, but they still celebrate the holidays.
Residents of the International Space Station posted an incredible photo and video for the holidays, celebrating both Hanukkah and Christmas far above the world.
Astronaut Jessica Meir posted a stunning picture from the stationâs cupola, the small, panoramic, ESA-built observatory module of the station. It allows for observation of activities like spacewalks and shuttle approaches, but also provides the perfect place to celebrate Hanukkah.
Russiaâs alternative to the global internet would cut its citizens off from some foreign services.
