Science Friction

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Quantum computers could be the next giant leap in technology — transforming how we heal people, how we grow food, how we get around our cities. So how close are we to the quantum future we've been promised? For Science Friction on ABC Radio National, Jacinta Bowler unpacks how the weird world of quantum physics could change everything. Hear about the surprising twists, the quantum cat-fights and the plucky heroes that have defined humanity's effort to build nature's most unpredictable machine.  Dead and Alive is a four-part series from Science Friction on ABC Radio National. Episode 1 is out on Wednesday, July 8th...

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  • 04 | Dead and Alive: Hype trainJul 28, 2026 · 26 min
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  • 02 | Dead and Alive: Quantum attackJul 14, 2026 · 26 min
  • 01 | Dead and Alive: Battle for quantum supremacyJul 7, 2026 · 26 min
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