How Google’s Quantum Computer Could Change the World

https://youtu.be/mjVgBYBzoIM

Quantum computers store data as either 1s or 0s, taking advantage of phenomenon known as superposition. Google expects to have a “useful, error-corrected quantum computer” by the end of the decade. It will invest billions in developing the technology over the next decade. Quantum computing market will reach $2.2 billion by 2026, according to a report by IDC. The number of installed quantum computers will reach around 180 in 2026. Google says there is still a long way to go before such computers are practical.

The Story of Electronics

The Story of Electronics employs the Story of Stuff style to explore the high-tech revolution’s collateral damage—25 million tons of e-waste and counting, poisoned workers and a public left holding the bill.

Annie Leonard takes viewers from the mines and factories where our gadgets begin to the horrific backyard recycling shops in China where many end up. The film concludes with a call for a green ‘race to the top’ where designers compete to make long-lasting, toxic-free products that are fully and easily recyclable.

Our production partner on the electronics film is the Electronics TakeBack Coalition, which promotes green design and responsible recycling in the electronics industry.

VOLTS, AMPS and WATTS explained – Simple explanation for off-grid campers.

In this second episode of my “Off-Grid” mini-series I explain the basic electrical theory of voltage, current and power with some fun visual examples. This is aimed at people camping in caravans and motorhomes without access to mains electric supply but the video explains standard basic electrical theory so feel free to watch if you are just trying to understand the relationship between voltage, current and power.

Forget Small … What About Micro Nuclear Energy?

Although nuclear energy is reliable and a sustainable energy source, the nuclear energy debate rages on. It’s not considered the go-to solution in the renewable energy transition. Solar, wind, and hydro are getting all the attention. Nuclear reactors are big, expensive, and take a long time to build, but what if we could make them smaller, portable, cheaper, and safer. Small modular reactors are getting a lot of interest with the first versions coming online in China and new locations popping up in Canada. As well as former SpaceX engineers that have made things even smaller … to a micro reactor scale. Could this be the future of nuclear energy?

5 Amazing Things That Can Be Done With Nanotechnology

New innovations in nanotechnology are creating possibilities for scientific and medical breakthroughs. We’ll soon see nano solutions for combating illness and fighting climate change. Here we present 5 amazing things that can be done with nanotechnology:

1) Medical nanorobotics
2) Practical applications
3) Nano-fashion
4) Smart dust
5) Computers and electronics