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Spent Nuclear Fuel Recycling
Advanced nuclear technology firm, Oclo is fueling nuclear-powered innovation with its plans to develop a first-of-its-ki
29 January 2023 by Michael Sharp...

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Toroidal propellers: A noise-killing game changer in air and water
A team working on a silent, ion-propelled plane at MIT's Lincoln Laboratory found itself wondering whether prop noise in
29 January 2023 by Michael Sharp...

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GE Hitachi Signs Contract for the First North American Small Modular Reactor
“We aim to deliver the first SMR in North America and, in doing so, lead the start of a new era of nuclear power that will provi
29 January 2023 by Michael Sharp...

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Quantum Apocalypse
“The evolution of quantum computers creates a significant threat to data security, and their immense processing power is capable of breaking encryption at great speed, leaving important data vulnerable, everything from bank account details to medical records to state secrets.” He said that 'this scenario is so alarming that specialists refer to it as the "Quantum Apocalypse.” The Quantum Apocalypse is 'just YEARS away', experts say. See https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckbrooks/2023/01/19/quantum-tech-needed-to-secure-critical-data-from-quantum-decryption/?sh=60f6d31b1fba
21 January 2023 by Michael Sharp...

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Europe’s fastest supercomputer is now connected to a quantum computer
A small quantum computer has been connected to Europe’s fastest supercomputer. This connection could help researchers work out how to best pair quantum computers together with powerful supercomputers to solve complex problems faster. See https://www.newscientist.com/article/2349980-europes-fastest-supercomputer-is-now-connected-to-a-quantum-computer/
21 January 2023 by Michael Sharp...

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New spin control method brings billion-qubit quantum chips closer
Australian engineers have discovered a new way of precisely controlling single electrons nestled in quantum dots that run logic gates. What's more, the new mechanism is less bulky and requires fewer parts, which could prove essential to making large-scale silicon quantum computers a reality. See 
21 January 2023 by Michael Sharp...