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Quantum information science has the potential to change computer encryption. Researchers envision secure cryptography that can't be cracked by future quantum computers and are exploring how the properties of quantum mechanics could be used to send communications that are impervious to eavesdropping.
Connecting renewable, or alternative, energy sources with the grid presents both opportunities and challenges.
Find out who is allowed to donate to local and national political candidates and how public and small-dollar donations come into play.
As AI is further incorporated into everyday life, more scholars, industries, and ordinary users are examining its effects on society.
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