Google on Monday revealed a new quantum chip that it says solves one of quantum computing's thorniest problems: correcting the errors that plague efforts to make the new technology more useful.
Why it matters: Dealing with errors is a core challenge for quantum computers that many experts say stands in the way of building a practical quantum machine that can solve a range of problems beyond the reach of classical computers.
The world's two richest men and biggest space entrepreneurs both believe humanity's survival depends on life beyond Earth — for very different reasons.
Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos explained this week that his vision is to move all polluting industries into space to preserve Earth.
His rival Elon Musk envisions inhabiting space as a way for humanity to live on beyond Earth, if a cataclysm strikes our planet.
