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Harvard scientists achieve milestone in Quantum Computing by Trapping Molecules for Quantum Operations

Harvard scientists have achieved a quantum computing breakthrough by trapping ultra-cold molecules to perform quantum operations, overcoming challenges of complexity and instability. They created entangled quantum states with 94% accuracy using sodium-cesium molecules and optical tweezers. This milestone unlocks molecules' potential for faster, more efficient quantum computing, marking a crucial step toward building molecular quantum computers.

Tokyo Metropolitan University unveils novel superconducting alloy, paving way for future energy technologies

Experts debunk 'once-in-a-lifetime planetary alignment' hype

India’s space milestone: Becomes fourth nation to master space docking

India inches closer to space docking milestone as ISRO brings satellites within 3 meters in trial attempt

ISRO's SpaDeX project, a cost-effective mission to demonstrate in-space docking with small spacecraft, could make India the fourth nation to master technologies essential for future missions like the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and lunar astronaut landings.

Kerala unveils app that helps parents track their children's academic progress

The 'Sampoorna Plus' app, developed by the Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), is expected to cater to parents of over 36 lakh students in nearly 13,000 schools across the south Indian state.

Indian-origin American astronaut Sunita Williams set for first spacewalk in 12 years

Williams, who is on the SpaceX Crew-6 mission, will conduct the spacewalk on Jan 16 to address a critical "light leak" issue with the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) X-ray telescope.

ISRO chairman says space science is complex, time-consuming

Although the mysteries of the universe quite naturally become the primary focus of attention, Somanath said space science is more about crunching numbers and cracking heads over formulae, to say, optimally design sensors or build satellites and rockets.

V Narayana to succeed ISRO head S Somnath

V Narayanan, currently the head of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), will serve a two-year term as Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman and Space Commission Chairman. He is recognized for his crucial role in advancing India's cryogenic engine technology.

Challenges galore to implement proposed rule of parental consent for minors using social media, per experts

Though the thought of protecting children online is a positive step, the foundation of this rule seems shaky given the number of variables involved in ensuring that a child provides authentic information and how much the parents are digitally literate.