Is quantum computing having its moment?
The UK government announces a 拢2 billion investment in quantum computing, and how the oil supply crisis precipitated by the war in Iran is also putting the squeeze on helium.
In a bid to invest in the future of computing and keep emerging quantum companies on their shores, the UK government has announced a 拢2 billion 鈥楺uantum Leap鈥 fund. Tom Whipple heads to ORCA Computing in London to find out exactly how close we are to realising that quantum future and the industries that may be revolutionized in the process.
After Iranian missiles have hit a key helium production plant in Qatar, stability of the global supplies of the element have been called into question. Dr Rebecca Ingle from University College London clues us in on just how much of the world relies on Helium and why it is the irreplicable 鈥渃ryogenic king鈥 of the elements.
Plus, can potatoes grow on the moon? And what can pythons tell us about weight loss? Reporter Gareth Mitchell joins Tom for their pick of this week's science news.
Presenter: Tom Whipple
Producer: Alex Mansfield and Katie Tomsett
Production co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth
Editor: Martin Smith
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