Microsoft has unveiled a revolutionary quantum chip that has the potential to pave the way for incredibly powerful computers capable of solving complex industrial and societal issues. At the core of Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip lies the world’s first ‘topoconductor’, which can generate a new state of matter that is neither solid, liquid, nor gas.… Continue reading Microsoft unveils breakthrough chip, promising quantum computers in ‘years not decades’
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First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station mission
John McFall, a British Paralympian and orthopaedic surgeon, has made history by becoming the first astronaut with a physical disability to be approved for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Despite losing his right leg in a motorbike accident at 19 years old, McFall excelled in running, winning multiple medals for Great Britain.… Continue reading First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station mission
The university that became a sanctuary for hope
The University of York offers a safe haven for scholars and human rights defenders from around the world through its 15-year commitment to providing international scholars with a safe place to learn and the confidence to bring their newfound skills to bear on the world stage. Its Sanctuary Fund, which celebrates its second anniversary in… Continue reading The university that became a sanctuary for hope
What went right this week: the good news that matters
ated meat pet food, comes in two flavours and is made from cells grown in a bioreactor. The production process is more environmentally friendly than traditional meat production, as it requires less land, water and energy. The treats were created by Hoxton Farms, a spin-out from the University of Oxford, with the mission of reducing… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters
Deadly Russian rocket is transformed into musical instrument of hope
A Ukrainian composer has transformed an unexploded Russian missile that fell onto his homeland into a musical instrument that emits a haunting, metallic, and funereal sound. Roman Hryhoriv, a celebrated composer in Ukraine, had its explosive contents removed and replaced with cello strings. The creation of the instrument, called “Hell’s Arrow Voice,” and the accompanying… Continue reading Deadly Russian rocket is transformed into musical instrument of hope
Scientists reveal breakthrough that could reduce need for solar farms
A team of 40 researchers from the department of physics at Oxford University has created a new flexible coating that could help reduce the need for bulky traditional solar panels. The coating is made from a mineral called perovskite and is thin enough to be applied to everyday objects. The versatile cells could potentially be… Continue reading Scientists reveal breakthrough that could reduce need for solar farms
What went right this week: the good news you should know about
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/”>Diabetes UK and involves patients consuming low calorie soups and shakes for three months before reintroducing solid food alongside a recommended exercise regime. “This diet works by reducing fat deposits in the liver and pancreas, allowing insulin production to return to normal. The good news is that it works fast,” said lead author of the… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about
Rising and shining: one woman’s mission to demystify the baking of bread
ter’s full-time assistant, and the pair went into business as the One Mile Bakery, named after the radius from which they delivered their homemade bread, soup and preserves. The enterprise grew and Tait began offering bread-making classes, which soon proved more popular than the baking itself. Fast forward two years and Tait, now 16, is… Continue reading Rising and shining: one woman’s mission to demystify the baking of bread
The bid to ensure that no one dies alone
No One Dies Alone (NODA) is a global movement of compassionate citizens who provide companionship to people in the last hours of their lives. While the volunteer-based initiative was initially established to alleviate the fear of dying alone, founder Alison Bunce has now expanded it to address social isolation and loneliness. Her organisation, Compassionate Inverclyde,… Continue reading The bid to ensure that no one dies alone
What went right this week: the good news you should know about
Here are some positive news stories from around the world this week: – In Europe, the European Union passed landmark biodiversity legislation that requires member states to begin restoring a fifth of the bloc’s land and oceans by the end of the decade. The legislation also aims to mitigate climate change and the effect of… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about