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Michael DaCosta Babb
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Really boring guy who, very luckily indeed, has a fairly interesting CV!
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Our new quantum computer Helios is out. Take a look at this paper for technical details of its design, operations, and benchmarks.

arxiv.org/abs/2511.05465
Helios: A 98-qubit trapped-ion quantum computer
We report on Quantinuum Helios, a 98-qubit trapped-ion quantum processor based on the quantum charge-coupled device (QCCD) architecture. Helios features $^{137}$Ba$^{+}$ hyperfine qubits, all-to-all c...
arxiv.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Gravity might be able to quantum-entangle particles even if the gravitational field itself is classical. That is the conclusion of a new study by Joseph Aziz and Richard Howl. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/809x50XprF7
Classical gravity may entangle matter, new study claims – Physics World
Surprising result could guide searches for quantum gravity
ow.ly
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Quantum fluctuations produce no entropy, so if you can count those fluctuations as clock “ticks”, you can make a clock with no entropy and nonzero precision. Or can you? New research hints at why there is (still) no free lunch, even in the #quantum world. ⚛️🧪 physicsworld.com/a/researcher...
Researchers pin down the true cost of precision in quantum clocks – Physics World
Trade-off between precision and entropy production lies in measurement process
physicsworld.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Q: What can you do with a clock that only "ticks" when an electron randomly tunnels through a double quantum dot?
A: More than you might expect!
Fun story about entropy & the second law of thermodynamics in the #quantum world by @annademming.bsky.social 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/researcher...
Researchers pin down the true cost of precision in quantum clocks – Physics World
Trade-off between precision and entropy production lies in measurement process
physicsworld.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Get ready for Adaptive Quantum Circuits in Boston 🥳

Drop by booth 511 for a live demo of our automated single- and two-qubit bring-up workflows in action on a QuantWare Contralto QPU using the @quantummachines.bsky.social OPX1000 control platform at IQCC ⚡️⚙️

#AQC2025 #IQCC #QuantumComputing
November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Gratitude
Today we are bringing together local partners who are pledging their support to help prevent women's homelessness in Newport.
November 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Last year, Figurative launched as an independent not-for-profit, spinning out of Nesta with a bold mission: to revolutionise arts funding & build financial resilience across the cultural & creative sector.

Check out our infographic for a snapshot of our work, to see what the team have been up to!
September 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Figurative is a new charity specialising in social impact investing for arts and culture organisations.

To learn how we can work with you, watch our story here: youtu.be/Dc-IZ_oqkG4?...

#ArtsAndCulture #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpact #CreativeIndustries #CulturalSector #Philanthropy
Figurative Launch Event
YouTube video by Arts & Culture Finance by Figurative
youtu.be
September 19, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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As part of our anniversary, we've created an interactive map to shine a spotlight on the organisations we've supported across the cultural sector - from community theatres transforming young lives to museums preserving our heritage.

🔎 Explore our map here: figurative.org.uk/resource/cel...
September 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Brilliant work from the Music Venue Trust as ever!
Our huge, heartfelt thanks to Sam Fender, who’s donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to Music Venue Trust... after already making sure £1 from every ticket on his recent tour went to support grassroots music venues.
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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The investment period for our Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) has been extended until 2027!

Read more figurative.org.uk/news/major-i...

Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Better Society Capital, Nesta, @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & Freelands Foundation.
Major impact investment fund for cultural and creative sector is extended for two years - Figurative
Figurative has announced that the investment period for its Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) has been extended until August 2027.
figurative.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Hey y'all hey! I'm here now!
October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Great to host #KinlyConnect2025 at this incredible venue in Barcelona! 🤩 🇪🇸 🎤

Shared some insights into the impact of #AIAgents, #BrandAgents, the #GenerativeInternet, & #leadership in the age of #AI.

#futurist #host #KinlyConnect #ISE #Barcelona #ISE2025
February 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Hannah Einbinder won her first Emmy for her role in the HBO Max comedy “Hacks.” See the full list of winners so far here. nyti.ms/46D5Boo
September 15, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” which CBS canceled over the summer, won the Emmy for best talk show for the first time. It was the second of two standing ovations that Colbert received at the ceremony. nyti.ms/4n7hh8W
September 15, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) has launched its very first Cinema of the Year award, voted for by cinemagoers – and we need your help to get us shortlisted!

Vote for us now! www.bifa.film/coty-vote/?c...
VOTE NOW! · BIFA · British Independent Film Awards
www.bifa.film
August 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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PBL isn't always the easy route. It's an off-road journey - hard times but the experience and skills make it worthwhile. Read more from Southern Regional College and their decade of Project Based Learning -
www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...
A Decade of Project-Based Learning at Southern Regional College
www.edge.co.uk
July 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Stephen Kinnock stares into the abyss as he carries can for welfare U-turn | John Crace
Stephen Kinnock stares into the abyss as he carries can for welfare U-turn | John Crace
Nick Robinson could barely contain his glee, this was the highlight of the Today presenter’s Glastonbury weekend
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
"Let's wish them all the happiness in the world as they marry in a city that doesn’t want them, in front of 200 people who don’t know them, in a celebration of money over sense. Hurrah!" writes Guardian columnist Emma Brockes.
Congrats to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez on the wedding – and to Venice for running them out of town | Emma Brockes
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM