Australian researchers report quantum computing breakthrough

If someone forwarded this newsletter to you, please subscribe. Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser.  › News   › Dr Karl   › abc.net.au/science Find us on:   Twitter  Facebook  Australian scientists have just announced they've demonstrated the ability to both read and write information on a single atom embedded in silicon. We look at what the discovery means in the global race to build quantum computers. Also this week: learn about Leidenfrost — the phenomenon that explains why water droplets skittle across a hot barbeque plate; find out why seals can deep dive without getting the bends, and see the world through the eyes of sharks. And finally, create a bang in the classroom with the latest must-see trick from the Surfing Scientist. Top news stories of the week Revealed: How sea lions make mega-dives Scientists have shed light on how diving mammals can hunt for food at great depths without getting the bends. Surface dictates how violently water boils Changing the degree to which a surface repels water can alter how violently water boils, report researchers, a finding that could help improve the efficiency of heating. Obesity, BPA link tenuous say experts Sharks see world as 50 shades of grey Study plugs holes in island creation theory What's new Quantum evolution Atom power | Australian researchers report they've made a breakthrough in quantum computing. So how does their discovery fit in the race to build a supercomputer? Exploding chip tubes Teacher demonstration | Kids love chips. They also love explosions. Combine the two and you've got one of the most exciting and memorable demonstrations a teacher could hope for. Black hole science key to WiFi Great Moments in Science | Unlocking the mysteries of the universe can have some very down-to-Earth benefits. GPS and WiFi are just the start, says Dr Karl. Redefining the search for alien life StarStuff Podcast | What is a habitable zone? New study suggests it's time to broaden the search for alien life. Also; massive explosion detected on Jupiter, and new evidence supports the existence of dark energy. Catch up with ABC Radio and TV Listen to more science on Radio National Watch ABC TV science shows on iView    Science and politics (Radio National Breakfast)    The Wang - a new fundamental particle (Science Show)    Great ideas in biology (Science Show)    The formation of stereotypes (Science Show)    Flight of the drones (Background Briefing)    Marine science goes to school (RN Off Track)    The Cockatoo Wingtag Project (RN Off Track)    The documentary in the digital world (RN Future Tense)    How writing began (Lingua Franca)    Science with Chris Smith: Embryonic stem cells (Radio National Breakfast)    Skin Deep (Catalyst)    Sun Damage (Catalyst) ABC Health & Wellbeing Eye rubbing ABC Technology + Games The power of analytics In the Sky this Week, with Ian Musgrave Thursday September 20 to Thursday September 27 The First Quarter Moon is Sunday September 23. The Earth is also at spring Equinox on the 23rd. Mars, Saturn and the star Spica form a very long triangle in the western evening sky.  In the morning skies Jupiter and Venus can be readily seen amongst some beautiful constellations. Read more» You are subscribed to the Science Updates newsletter using the email address idouska1.scan@blogger.com Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. ABC Science Home | About ABC Science | Contact us Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2012 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC email newsletters