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Quantum computers, powered by qubits, hold the promise of revolutionizing computing by harnessing the bizarre principles of quantum mechanics. This article delves into the unique properties of qubits, explaining how superposition and entanglement enable them to perform calculations far beyond the capabilities of conventional computers. However, the fragility and short coherence times of qubits pose significant challenges, requiring innovative solutions like error correction to unlock their full potential.

A humpback whale, nicknamed Catalyst, has been spotted off the coast of Washington state with its tail fluke torn off, likely due to entanglement in fishing gear. Despite its injury, the whale has managed to travel hundreds of miles, but experts say it will likely die from starvation or exhaustion without its vital tail fluke.

For the first time this season, a critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has been spotted entangled in fishing gear in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, off the coast of New Brunswick, Canada. The adult female whale, known as Shelagh, was observed dragging gear that appears to be caught in her mouth, according to a statement released by the federal Fisheries Department. The Marine Mammal Response Program is attempting to remove the gear, but the whale’s location far offshore poses a challenge. The type and origin of the fishing gear remain unknown. The incident highlights the ongoing threat to right whales from entanglement, with 85% of individuals having been entangled at least once. The population, estimated at around 360, faces serious challenges, including ship strikes and habitat loss.