Scientists at UNSW in Australia have discovered a new approach to quantum computing. They predict it will remove a hurdle that threatened to stall progress on scaling up the number of quantum computer bits-known as qubits- on silicon chips needed to make quantum computing viable. Their approach makes more room on a silicon atom to squeeze in more qubits by pulling electrons away from the nucleus. Unlike the discrete zeros and ones now used in so-called "classical" computing, qubits can be either a one, a zero or both at the same time, opening the way for an exponential increase in computing speeds using these "superpositions". Many problems now limited by computing power, from medicine to climate modelling, would be more easily solved with quantum computing.  

Zello is a free internet ?walkie-talkie? app that?s very useful in regional emergencies such as a hurricane, fire or flood. In a few seconds of hearing your voice, an operator can guess what part of the country you?re from, if you?ve been drinking, what mood you?re in and whether you?re afraid or in distress. www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2017/08/31/the-cajun-navys-secret-weapon-for-saving-lives-the-human-voice/?

Return on involvement is an important new concept for startups. People make quick decisions as to whether a startup is worth their time.

The Australian company Crumpler makes dashing, practical bags, but it's so sad they're no longer in New York City.

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Professor Jonathan Roberts at the Queensland University of Technology is conducting research to help robots to see better, and hence be more useful as helpers to humans. Helping at home is the most challenging and that may happen by 2030!