A few interesting bits we found while scanning this week:
Futurists have been expecting the encryption break moment for years - and this is a significant step toward that happening. The catch, as touted in the headline, is that in this test case, the computer solved a 50-integer key. Most modern encryption now uses between 1024- and 2048-integer keys. An interesting read if you want to understand some basics about quantum computing and where the tech is at today.
The FAA released final regs for "powered-lift" vehicles - the first new category of aircraft since the 1940s. "Electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles" or eVTOLs, use tilt rotors to take off and land like a helicopter, but then transition into motion on wings, like a plane. Startups have plans for air taxis, cargo delivery, and search and rescue. Are we finally getting the flying cars we were promised?!
This opinion piece discusses what biomanufacturing is (manufacturing using living organisms), what it can be used for (almost everything), and why it's important for the US to step-up it's biomanufacturing infrastructure (supply chains, and healthcare, and agriculture - Oh my!). It's a short and sweet primer for those not in the know.
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