A team including Scott Aaronson demonstrated what may be the first practical application of quantum computers to a real world problem. Using a 56-qubit quantum computer, researchers have for the first ...

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NPR’s daily science podcast Short Wave covers hot topics but also random science stories you may not hear anywhere else. The short episodes focus on making science fun and interesting but also show ...

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When put to the test, Americans rate a solid if unspectacular C in science, a survey shows. In a basic quiz of a dozen random science questions, Americans got eight correct, according to an online ...