Read article: Baidu and Alibaba plan to quit quantum computing research
Baidu and Alibaba plan to quit quantum computing research
Chinese tech giants announce they are abandoning quantum research
Read article: Baidu and Alibaba plan to quit quantum computing research
Read article: OncoRay launches world’s first whole-body MRI-guided proton therapy system
OncoRay launches world’s first whole-body MRI-guided proton therapy system
This week saw the inauguration of the first research prototype for MRI-guided proton therapy
Read article: US Peregrine lunar lander suffers propellent leak following launch
US Peregrine lunar lander suffers propellent leak following launch
Soft landing on the Moon now not possible following ruptured fuel tank
Read article: Ukraine invasion forced a fifth of scientists to flee the country in 2022, study finds
Ukraine invasion forced a fifth of scientists to flee the country in 2022, study finds
The impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has also hit those researchers that stayed in the country
Read article: Brain–computer interface that allowed a paralysed man to walk is the Physics World 2023 Breakthrough of the Year
Brain–computer interface that allowed a paralysed man to walk is the Physics World 2023 Breakthrough of the Year
This year’s winners bring hope to people with spinal-cord injuries
Read article: Scientists with disabilities suffer $14,000 pay penalty, finds US study
Scientists with disabilities suffer $14,000 pay penalty, finds US study
Scientists who suffer from a disability that occurred early in their life earn around $14,000 less per year than their colleagues
Read article: US announces international plan to boost commercial fusion energy
US announces international plan to boost commercial fusion energy
US climate envoy John Kerry announced the move this week at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP28
Read article: Physics World reveals its top 10 Breakthroughs of the Year for 2023
Physics World reveals its top 10 Breakthroughs of the Year for 2023
A universe in a BEC, a double slit in time and supersonic cracks are on our list, with the overall winner unveiled on 14 December
Read article: Get offline and meet in person to make breakthroughs, claims study
Get offline and meet in person to make breakthroughs, claims study
Conceptual tasks that produce original ideas may require intensive, in-person communication
Read article: Ireland publishes national strategy for quantum research
Ireland publishes national strategy for quantum research
Report describes Ireland as being ideally situated to capitalize on quantum for industry
