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US Lead in Quantum Computing ‘Under Siege,’ Says White House Cyber Adviser

Posted by Karen Hurst in computing, quantum physics | Leave a Comment on US Lead in Quantum Computing ‘Under Siege,’ Says White House Cyber Adviser

12.06.
2016

The nation needs a workforce that can pursue quantum computing.

New Developments in Quantum Computing Impact Bitcoin

Posted by Karen Hurst in bitcoin, computing, encryption, information science, quantum physics | Leave a Comment on New Developments in Quantum Computing Impact Bitcoin

12.06.
2016

Quantum computing might be closer than we thought, thanks to a series of newly developed scientific methods. Furthermore, a new implementation of Shor’s algorithm increases the urgency of getting Bitcoin ready for the advent of quantum computing.

Also read: NIST Starts Developing Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Standards.

Quantum computing: Probable solutions incredibly fast

Posted by Karen Hurst in computing, quantum physics | Leave a Comment on Quantum computing: Probable solutions incredibly fast

12.06.
2016

Although mainstream quantum computing is still years off, agencies are starting to experiment with D-Wave machines for optimization problems.

Conroy’s quantum warning: be ready

Posted by Karen Hurst in computing, economics, government, quantum physics, security | Leave a Comment on Conroy’s quantum warning: be ready

12.06.
2016

More folks warning others that you better be planning for a QC transformation as it is coming and is going to be probably the largest scale transformation the we have seen in the history of technology.

Former communications minister, Stephen Conroy has warned that Australian government technology decision makers need to start preparing for the development of quantum computing.

The former senator made the warning during a panel session at the Australian Computer Society’s Reimagination conference late last week. While still in its nascent development stages, the former minister for broadband communications and the digital economy said that it could have major national security implications.

“There’s one other issue that I wanted to put out there that’s coming as a disruptor and that’s quantum computing and how that’s going to affect things like national security and industrial competitiveness,” Mr Conroy said.

Self-Healing Transistors for Chipscale Starships

Posted by Klaus Baldauf in computing, space travel | Leave a Comment on Self-Healing Transistors for Chipscale Starships

12.06.
2016

Transistor-design would help chip ship survive radiation of 20-year trip to Alpha Centauri.

17 for ‘17: Microsoft researchers on what to expect in 2017 and 2027

Posted by Klaus Baldauf in business, computing, education | Leave a Comment on 17 for ‘17: Microsoft researchers on what to expect in 2017 and 2027

12.05.
2016

This week we are celebrating Computer Science Education Week around the globe.

In this “age of acceleration,” in which advances in technology and the globalization of business are transforming entire industries and society itself, it’s more critical than ever for everyone to be digitally literate, especially our kids.

This is particularly true for women and girls who, while representing roughly 50 percent of the world’s population, account for less than 20 percent of computer science graduates in 34 OECD countries, according to this report.

ARL insight into synthetic biology and advanced 3D printing materials

Posted by Klaus Baldauf in 3D printing, bioengineering, biological, computing, military | Leave a Comment on ARL insight into synthetic biology and advanced 3D printing materials

12.03.
2016

The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) are at an advanced stage of with their synthetic biology research. The work could see bacteria being used to send signals and sense in a way similar to computers, the advantage being that it could potentially provide a more intuitive sensory experience to a piece of tech, and bypass some of the pitfalls unique to electrical structures. The research also has application for new 3D printing materials.

Free, built-in VPN in Opera for computers

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in computing, internet | Leave a Comment on Free, built-in VPN in Opera for computers

12.02.
2016

Right in your browser.
Now, you don’t have to download VPN extensions or pay for VPN subscriptions to access blocked websites and to shield your browsing when on public Wi-Fi.

Quantum computing breakthrough: UK scientists develop technique to greatly simplify trapped ions

Posted by Andreas Matt in computing, quantum physics | Leave a Comment on Quantum computing breakthrough: UK scientists develop technique to greatly simplify trapped ions

12.01.
2016

University of Sussex physicists have found a new way to create quantum gates – apply voltage to microchips.

Is BRAIN HACKING the future of war? Experts predict drone control chips, ‘neural dust’ to treat PTSD and remote weapons to disrupt soldier’s thoughts all set to become commonplace

Posted by Karen Hurst in computing, drones, neuroscience | Leave a Comment on Is BRAIN HACKING the future of war? Experts predict drone control chips, ‘neural dust’ to treat PTSD and remote weapons to disrupt soldier’s thoughts all set to become commonplace

12.01.
2016

This has been worked on since WWII using various methods that never fully worked out. However, our technology has advance; so it could be within reach this time.

An expert from Rutgers University Newark explores the proper role of neuroscience in defense and war efforts, and how technologies designed with this science can be misused to harm people.