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The Perseverance rover runs on processors used in iMacs in the 1990s

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The Perseverance rover runs on processors used in iMacs in the 1990s

The processor in the Perseverance rover on Mars is similar to the one that powered the colourful iMacs from the late 1990s, with some added radiation shielding

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Virtual computer chip tests expose flaws and protect against hackers

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Virtual computer chip tests expose flaws and protect against hackers

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How archaeologists are using futuristic tech to uncover ancient cities

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How archaeologists are using futuristic tech to uncover ancient cities

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Environment

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster review: Bill Gates's call to arms

Culture

A hydrogen fuel revolution is coming – here's why we might not want it

Technology

A hydrogen fuel revolution is coming – here's why we might not want it

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heart-shaped electrocardiogram

Technology

Smart speakers could hear your heart beating from across the room

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How social media can nudge people into becoming conspiracy theorists

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How social media can nudge people into becoming conspiracy theorists

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Dyson spheres: How to spot an alien megastructure

Space

Dyson spheres: How to spot an alien megastructure

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AI can tell what song you are listening to from your brainwaves

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AI can tell what song you are listening to from your brainwaves

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Quantum Computing with Michelle Simmons and John Martinis

In this talk Michelle Simmons and John Martinis will discuss the physics of a quantum computer and the various approaches physicists are taking to build quantum computers.

They will go on to focus on the exciting new results from quantum computers, discuss the quantum supremacy breakthrough, and share their views on the future of this groundbreaking field of technology.

The event will consist of two 25 minute talks followed by a Q+A session with both speakers.

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We're running out of lithium for batteries – can we use salt instead?

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Technology

Silicon Valley needs to take responsibility for its political power

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Environment

Wind farm construction creates noise that may harm squid fisheries

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Physics

The superconductor breakthrough that could mean an energy revolution

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