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Quantum Computing in Gaming and Lab-Engineered Bacteria
New Scientist reports on two tech stories: a horror video game generated by a quantum computer, and a study warning about the potential risks of lab-engineered bacteria created using mirror images of natural biomolecules.
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New Scientist
Bacteria created using mirror images of natural biomolecules would pose a grave threat to life on Earth, some researchers warn, but a new study suggests they would struggle to survive in the wild
2026-05-29 12:00 UTC
New Scientist
We're increasingly prioritising our own needs over those of the wider community, which may be causing us to love our partners less intensely
2026-05-29 12:00 UTC
New Scientist
Quantum Backrooms is a horror game in which the player explores eerie rooms. The twist is that the rooms have been generated by a quantum computer
2026-05-29 13:00 UTC