Gemini 4 is released with two quantum results: a faster error decoder and an arcsin circuit that is 100× cheaper. The post asks which quantum subroutine should be given next.
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Faster error decoder included in Gemini 4 launch
100× cheaper arcsin circuit included in Gemini 4 launch
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MCQST Postdoc Fellowship – two-year fully funded position, deadline Oct 24
MCQST Postdoc Fellowship offers a fully funded two-year postdoctoral position in quantum science and technology. Applications close on 24 October and candidates select a host group after shortlisting.
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Application deadline: 24 October.
Fellowship length: two years, fully funded.
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- Original post
- Postdoc Fellowship - Linked page
NASA two spacewalks to install roll-out solar arrays
NASA will preview two upcoming spacewalks with astronauts Anil and Kutryk. The duo will install roll-out solar arrays on Oct. 29 and Nov. 5.
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Preview: NASA will preview two upcoming spacewalks on Oct. 20.
Installation dates: Roll-out solar arrays will be installed on Oct. 29 and Nov. 5.
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- Linked resource - Linked in the post
Astra and Opus theoretical physics scores reported
Astra and Opus are claimed to be superhuman at theoretical physics. An evaluation said GPT-6-Astra scored in the late eighties and Opus 5.5 scored close behind.
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Score: GPT-6-Astra “late eighties” in the evaluation.
Score: Opus 5.5 “followed closely” behind Astra.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 launch – 426-second exposure
Michael Seeley captured the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch on October 13 with a single 426-second exposure. The image shows a portrait of humanity’s reach beyond Earth.
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Exposure: 426 seconds for a single shot
Date: early hours of October 13, launch of SpaceX Falcon 9
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- Linked resource - Linked in the post
Leona Quantum at Qiskit Fall Fest, hardware five years
Leona Quantum was selected as Japan's sole representative at IBM's Qiskit Fall Fest and plans to develop quantum hardware in five years. The startup uses AI to create software that lets users write quantum programs without specialized knowledge.
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Leona Quantum leverages AI to develop software for quantum program creation without specialized knowledge.
Selected as Japan's sole representative at IBM's Qiskit Fall Fest.