‘Molecular spintronics’: new technology offers hope for quantum computing
Molecular films for spintronics deposited inside a nitrogen glovebox. Olga Zadvorna and Deepak Venkateshvaran, Author providedQuantum computers, which work according...
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Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro wants to take your laptop’s job (and price tag)
What a week it has been in the Apple core. In recent days the tech giant has released a litany...
Coronavirus: our study suggests more people have had it than previously estimated
People Image StudioMany people suspect they’ve been infected with COVID-19 by now, despite the fact that only 0.5% of the...
Why Kenya is failing to integrate technology into secondary schools
Many Kenyan students have had limited access to computers Stars Foundation/FlickrKenya’s education ministry has proposed that information and communication technology...
The promise of the “learn to code” movement
Truly learning to code involves more than episodic experiences. Students should ideally develop a 'coding mindset.' Nesa by makers/UnsplashThis week,...
Quantum physics: our study suggests objective reality doesn’t exist
Gearoid Hayes/Flickr, CC BY-SAAlternative facts are spreading like a virus across society. Now it seems they have even infected science...
The digital revolution could unlock a green transformation of the global economy
wk1003mike/ShutterstockLife has changed almost beyond recognition in the last few decades. Artificial intelligence (AI) has substituted entire job fields –...
The tech field failed a 25-year challenge to achieve gender equality by 2020 – culture change is key to getting on track
The tech field has a long way to go to achieve gender parity. 10'000 Hours/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesIn 1995, pioneering...
Why laptops could be facing the end of the line
sirtravelalot/ShutterstockMicrosoft’s recent announcement that it would end support for users of its Windows 7 operating system had stress written all...
Looking for a high-tech gift for a young child? Think playgrounds, not playpens
It can be hard to tell whether what's in the box will encourage development or just be a waste of...
