China has held its first science and technology-themed New Year gala, rallying support for its pursuit of innovation prowess amid the ongoing tech war with the United States. While end-of-year shows on Chinese TV are usually focused on entertaining audiences with singing and dancing performances, on Sunday, state broadcaster CCTV aired the science-based programme to … Read more
Image credit: UK government press release The United Kingdom’s defence ministry announced Thursday that a secret laboratory is creating the nation’s first “revolutionary” atomic clock using quantum technology to enhance military intelligence and surveillance capabilities.“Military personnel will use groundbreaking quantum technology to conduct more secure and precise operations, thanks to a new high-tech atomic clock,” … Read more
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is hosting the International Conference on Quantum Communication, Measurement & Computing (QCMC 2024) from Monday, August 26, 2024. The conference will be held for five days till August 30, 2024. The event is being held at the IIT Madras Research Park. From Left to Right: Prof Raghunathan Rengaswamy, Prof … Read more
While the gemologist may be concerned with the cut, clarity, colour and karats of diamonds, quantum researchers are interested in their ‘defects.’ Image for representation | Photo Credit: Reuters Customs Department’s decision on who can and cannot import diamonds is taking some of the lustre off the National Quantum Mission (NQM), a ₹6,000-crore initiative, which … Read more
In an accompanying statement, the cyberspace commission – Beijing’s top internet watchdog – identified the plan’s main challenges as ineffective application of existing standards in the bureaucracy, as well as a need to build China’s global standing. “There is a lack of coordination across departments, and issues such as missing, misplaced and conflicting standards have … Read more
