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Can Quantum Technology Transform Medicine, Batteries and Materials Science?

Chemistry is governed by quantum physics, which is why quantum computers might one day help design drugs, batteries and fertilisers. Here is what has actually been shown, what is still hoped for, and why AI is already doing part of the job.

The Daily Desk13 Oct 20263 min read

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Technology

How AI Is Changing Scientific Discovery, From Protein Structures to New Materials

AI is helping scientists predict protein shapes, search for new materials and sift through huge datasets. The 2024 Chemistry Nobel recognised protein-structure prediction and design. But predictions are not discoveries until they are tested in a laboratory.

The Daily Desk13 Oct 20263 min read