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Chicago Quantum Exchange announces new partnerships to advance research, training
The Chicago Quantum Exchange, a growing intellectual hub for the research and development of quantum technology, has added to its community seven new corporate partners in computing, technology and finance that are working to bring about and primed to take advantage...
A handheld COVID-19 test could deliver results in five minutes—for just $10
Accurate and widespread testing is crucial to managing the coronavirus pandemic, but many people in the U.S. still can’t get tested for COVID-19 without visiting designated sites. A new research project could lead to a solution: an affordable, at-home test that offers...
Quantum engineering breakthroughs could offer new direction for communication tech
Quantum communication has the potential to become the ultimate secure communication channel. Not only is it nearly impossible to eavesdrop on quantum communication, but those who try will also leave evidence of their indiscretions. However, the technology is still in...
Events
The Edison of Medicine: Robert Langer’s Quest to Solve Global Health Challenges Using Biotechnology
July 17, 2020
University of Chicago
Friday Evening Lecture, streaming live at 8 p.m. ET
Scalable Data Management on HPC Systems
July 22, 2020
Argonne National Laboratory
Today’s scientific applications can run on hundreds of thousands of processors and produce massive amounts of data. To meet such requirements, high-performance computing (HPC) systems have grown in size and complexity, incorporating data analysis in addition to computational modeling. In this context, an important key to high performance is data management, which includes not only I/O but also analysis of data in situ in order to obtain scientific insight.
Arts & Lecture Series: From Game of Thrones to Frozen, What Hollywood Can Teach Us About the Importance of Science in Storytelling
July 31, 2020
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Speaker: Rebecca Thompson is the Head of Education and Public Outreach at the Fermi National Accelerator Lab
From Valyrian steel to snow anchors, storytelling relies on science to drawn in and keep an audience. Just as important is how they can use deviations from real-life science effectively without pushing the audience out of the story. This talk with focus on how many of the pop culture juggernauts incorporate science, whether consciously or unintentionally, to strengthen the story and audience engagement.
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