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Why Quantum Computing Requires Quantum Cryptography

Season 5 Episode 21

Quantum computing is cool, but you know what would be extra awesome - a quantum internet. In fact if we want the first we’ll need the latter. And the first step to the quantum internet is quantum cryptography.

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It turns out black holes may be responsible for ending star formation across the galaxy.
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