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CERN's New Chief and Quantum Computing Advances
Mark Thomson has taken over as CERN’s new chief, facing critical decisions in particle physics research. Meanwhile, quantum computers made from cold atoms are making strides towards practical use.
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New Scientist
A quantum computer made from extremely cold atoms can correct its own errors during long computations, an important prerequisite for becoming truly useful
2026-06-03 15:00 UTC
New Scientist
A UN report warns of the rapid growth in AI energy consumption, but suggests users can improve efficiency by making prompts more concise
2026-06-03 15:00 UTC
New Scientist
Mark Thomson has taken the reins at CERN just as particle physics confronts some of its deepest unknowns – and faces hard choices about what comes next
2026-06-03 16:00 UTC