Much of the current research on the development of a quantum computer involves work at very low temperatures. The challenge to make them more practical for everyday use is to make them work at room temperature.

The breakthrough here came from the use of some everyday materials, with details published today in Nature Communications.

A typical...

Cabinet minister Christopher Pyne and the Nationals are winners in Malcolm Turnbull’s post-election reshuffle, which has promoted only one new conservative Liberal face to the frontbench.

Victorian Kelly O'Dwyer is a major loser, with her small business job stripped away. Her assistant treasurer responsibilities have been renamed – she...

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