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#2: Weird quantum experiment, origin of the alphabet, and coronavirus developments

#2: Weird quantum experiment, origin of the alphabet, and coronavirus developments

FromNew Scientist Podcasts


#2: Weird quantum experiment, origin of the alphabet, and coronavirus developments

FromNew Scientist Podcasts

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Feb 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Being in two different places at once — it's one of the deeply weird things that happens in the quantum realm. On the panel for this week’s episode are New Scientist journalists Rowan Hooper, Penny Sarchet, Donna Lu and Jacob Aron. The team begins by discussing a super-cool experiment that hopes to demonstrate quantum physics by placing a solid object in two places at once. They also explore revelations about the ancient origins of the alphabet, and examine a report from Wuhan City on the coronavirus outbreak and the realities of what life in China is like right now. To find out more about the stories mentioned in this episode, subscribe at newscientist.com/podcasts Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Feb 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Keep up with the latest scientific developments and breakthroughs in this award winning weekly podcast from the team at New Scientist, the world’s most popular weekly science and technology magazine. Each discussion centers around three of the most fascinating stories to hit the headlines each week. From technology, to space, health and the environment, we share all the information you need to keep pace. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.