Science Saturday: Major Sci-Tech Breakthroughs in 2024
From groundbreaking medical treatments to quantum leaps in computing, we review the major science and technology breakthroughs of 2024 that are shaping the future.
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Science Saturday: HIV Drug Success, Io’s Volcanoes, Game of the Year, Quantum Leap
This week’s scientific highlights include a promising injectable HIV drug, solving the mystery of Jupiter’s moon Io’s volcanoes, Astro Bot’s Game of the Year win, and a potential leap in quantum computing.
China’s Quantum Leap: Zuchongzhi 3.0 Surpasses Google’s Supremacy Claim
China’s Zuchongzhi 3.0 quantum computer outperforms Google’s previous record, completing a complex task in seconds—a breakthrough that intensifies the global race for quantum computational advantage.
Google’s Quantum Leap: Willow Chip Solves Impossible Problem in Minutes
Google’s new quantum chip Willow solves an impossible problem in minutes, marking a significant leap in overcoming errors in quantum computing and bringing us closer to practical quantum applications.
Science Saturday: Quantum Advances, China’s Cooling Tech, Skeleton Map Unveiled
This week’s science highlights include advancements in quantum computing, the unveiling of a comprehensive human skeleton map, China’s new cooling technology, and breakthroughs in high-purity graphite production.
China Harnesses Quantum Computing to Revolutionize Drug Development
Bengbu Medical University partners with Origin Quantum to use quantum computing in small molecule drug development, enhancing efficiency and precision in pharmaceutical research.
China’s Quantum Computer Origin Wukong Attracts Over 10 Million Global Visits
China’s Origin Wukong quantum computer receives over 10 million global visits, marking a milestone in the nation’s quantum computing advancements.
China Achieves Breakthrough in Quantum Computing Thermometry
Chinese scientists have developed a high-performance anti-interference ruthenium oxide thermometer, setting a new national record and advancing China’s position in quantum computing technology.
China Unveils Advanced Dilution Refrigerator, Boosting Quantum Computing Capabilities
China’s Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center unveils the Origin SL1000 dilution refrigerator, marking a significant advancement in quantum computing technology.
China Achieves Milestone with World’s Largest Ion Trap Quantum Simulation
A team of Chinese scientists has built the world’s largest ion trap quantum simulator, marking a significant leap toward large-scale quantum computing and potentially revolutionizing multiple industries.
Chinese Scientists Achieve Quantum Simulation Breakthrough Using Photons
Chinese scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum simulation by replicating a complex quantum phenomenon using photons instead of electrons, potentially advancing quantum computing research.
Microsoft and Quantinuum Achieve Breakthrough in Quantum Computing Reliability
Microsoft and Quantinuum announce a significant quantum computing breakthrough, enhancing reliability and bringing commercial quantum computers closer to reality.