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Tiny sound waves could help solve a major quantum computing problem

Researchers at Harvard have demonstrated a way to protect quantum information using microscopic sound waves. By continuously surrounding a diamond-based qubit with mechanical vibrations, they extended its coherence time by roughly threefold. The same phonons could eventually both transmit and protect quantum information, opening the door to compact sound-based quantum networks on chips.

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Beyond the Odyssey: A beginner’s guide to Greek mythology

The success of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (2026) has motivated many moviegoers to pick up their own copy of the ancient poem. But while Homer’s take on the tale of Odysseus is one of the most famous classical texts to have survived into modern times, it’s hardly the only one worth reading.

Who really needs a heart calcium scan?

A 10-year study of more than 6,000 adults found that popular coronary calcium scans may add little to standard heart disease risk estimates for many people. But for patients with borderline or intermediate risk, the scans could make a meaningful difference by revealing who is actually more likely to develop heart disease.

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