Michael DaCosta Babb
@mdcb1.bsky.social
Really boring guy who, very luckily indeed, has a fairly interesting CV!
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Michael DaCosta Babb
@mdcb1.bsky.social
· Mar 31
RoboCop VR Is Not Happening At All, Licensing Issue Cited
Amazon-MGM informed UploadVR that RoboCop: Streets of Anarchy wasn't officially licensed before its reveal, and the VR title's website page has been taken down.
www.uploadvr.com
Virtually in breach... www.uploadvr.com/robocop-stre... cc @uploadvr.com #VR #XR #IP #ItsTheLawOfTheJungle ...
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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
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
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
arxiv.org/abs/2511.05465
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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
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
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Daily Quantum Update for Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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open.substack.com/pub/drbobsut...
Daily Quantum Update for Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Stay informed with quantum reports from 518+ sources for 579 organizations — industry, research, and policy developments from the last 48 hours.
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Daily Quantum Update for Tuesday, November 11, 2025
open.substack.com/pub/drbobsut...
open.substack.com/pub/drbobsut...
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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
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...
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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...
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
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...
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...
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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
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
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
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
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
Gratitude
Valve virtually full #Steam ahead www.techradar.com/computing/vi... #VR #XR #Immersive cc @techradar.com @valvesoftware.com
We could be one day away from Valve's next VR headset launch, but I'm not holding my breath
Is Deckard ready to emerge from the shadows?
www.techradar.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Valve virtually full #Steam ahead www.techradar.com/computing/vi... #VR #XR #Immersive cc @techradar.com @valvesoftware.com
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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!
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
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!
Check out our infographic for a snapshot of our work, to see what the team have been up to!
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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
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
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
To learn how we can work with you, watch our story here: youtu.be/Dc-IZ_oqkG4?...
#ArtsAndCulture #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpact #CreativeIndustries #CulturalSector #Philanthropy
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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...
🔎 Explore our map here: figurative.org.uk/resource/cel...
September 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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...
🔎 Explore our map here: figurative.org.uk/resource/cel...
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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
Brilliant work from the Music Venue Trust as ever!
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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.
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
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.
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.
VERY GOOD!! cc @earlscourtdevco.bsky.social
Hey y'all hey! I'm here now!
October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
VERY GOOD!! cc @earlscourtdevco.bsky.social
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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
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
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
Shared some insights into the impact of #AIAgents, #BrandAgents, the #GenerativeInternet, & #leadership in the age of #AI.
#futurist #host #KinlyConnect #ISE #Barcelona #ISE2025
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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
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
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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
“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
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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 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
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 for us now! www.bifa.film/coty-vote/?c...
World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says
World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says
António Guterres says ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of renewable power projects cheaper than fossil fuels
The world is on the brink of a breakthrough in the climate fight and fossil fuels are running out of road, the UN chief said on Tuesday, as he urged countries to funnel support into low-carbon energy.
More than nine in 10 renewable power projects globally are now cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives. Solar power is about 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternative, and onshore wind generation is less than half the price of fossil fuels, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 22, 2025 at 2:16 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...
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
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...
www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...
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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
Stephen Kinnock stares into the abyss as he carries can for welfare U-turn | John Crace
Healthy chocolate, low-hangover wine and nutritious breakfast cereal: 10 guilty pleasures … without the guilt
Healthy chocolate, low-hangover wine and nutritious breakfast cereal: 10 guilty pleasures … without the guilt
Sometimes you just need to treat yourself but you don’t always need to feel bad about it. Nutritionists recommend the smartest ways to indulge (including a healthy kebab!)
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 5:13 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