Toshiba researchers have achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing architecture by developing a basic dual transmon connector design that will improve the speed and accuracy of quantum computers compared to custom connectors. The coupler is a key element that determines the performance of superconducting quantum computers. Tunable connectors in a superconducting quantum computer connect two … Read more

Tattooing is usually a slow and deliberate process that has become very popular in recent decades. You come up with an idea or choose a drawing from a flash drive or folder, and then your artist will draw the image and create a stencil. They talk about design and last-minute adjustments. Finally, your artist will … Read more

This is just one of our Always Amazed stories, answering your questions about the world of business, big or small. Have you ever wondered if it's worth recycling? Or how do private labels compare to well-known brands? See more of the series here. Listener Mike Seander from Brooklyn, Maine asks: The last four laptops I … Read more