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Sabine Newsletter 11/2/2022
Getting Rid Of Plastic Waste & Understanding Longtermism
Interview with Vice-President of IBM Quantum
Physics World has a very interesting interview with Jay Gambetta from IBM about their roadmap to build a quantum computer, conducted by Philipp Ball (who wrote the book “Beyond Weird” that I reviewed here).
Check out my newest episode of Science News where I discuss New Evidence Against Dark Matter, Carbon Footprint Of Higgs Bosons, Data Transmission Record & more! If you have an item to submit to the science news or a suggestion for the topical video on Saturday, simply reply to this email.
Clever New Method to Remove Microplastics From Water
A group of scientists from Texas developed a magnetic nanoparticle that can attach to microscopic plastic pieces in water, which can then be removed using a magnet. They are now trying to see if the method can be used in practical applications. The paper is here and a brief summary is here. I talked about the problems with plastic pollution in this video.
The International Energy Agency Expects Global Carbon Emissions to Peak Soon
With Europe cut off from gas supply from Russia, energy plans for the entire world have rapidly readjusted. According to a new extrapolation from the International Energy Agency, global carbon dioxide emissions might peak as soon as 2025. Press release here.
Longtermism is a philosophical movement that has recently attracted quite some attention thanks to prominent people like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. But aside from worrying about the long-term future of humanity, just what do those people believe? We’ve looked into it for you.
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