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QUENTIN LETTS: Sir Keir spotted a chance for some politicised outrage over Brianna Ghey – and drew himself into a hissing cat of priggish disbelief
Physicists Create Biggest-Ever Schrodinger’s Cat
To get the sapphire, which consists of about 10^17 atoms, to behave like a quantum-mechanical object, the research group set it to oscillate and coupled it to a superconducting circuit. (In the terms of the original thought experiment, the sapphire was the cat, and the superconducting circuit was the decaying atom.) The circuit was used as a qubit, or bit of quantum information that is simultaneously in the states “0” and “1.” The circuit’s superposition was then transferred to the oscillation of the crystal. Thus, the atoms in the crystal could move in two directions at the same time — for example, up and down — just as Schrodinger’s cat is dead and alive at the same time. Importantly, the distance between these two states (alive and dead or up and down) had to be greater than the distance ascribed to the quantum uncertainty principle, which the ETH Zurich scientists confirmed. Using the superconducting qubit, the researchers succeeded in determining the distance between the crystal’s two vibrational states. At about two billionths of a nanometer, it’s tiny — but still large enough to distinguish those two states from each other beyond doubt.
These findings have “pushed the envelope on what can be considered quantum mechanical in an actual lab experiment,” says Shlomi Kotler, a physicist who studies quantum mechanical circuits at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Kotler did not participate in the study. […] Kotler notes that finding larger cat states is a way of “stretching the limit” of observed quantum-mechanical objects — in this case, by demonstrating that something as massive as 16 micrograms can exist in this state. (Though, to be clear, 16 micrograms is still microscopic.)
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Screenshot Saturday Mondays: Retro styles and dynamically slicing a cat (the cat is fine)
Every weekend, indie devs show off current work on Twitter’s #screenshotsaturday tag. And every Monday, I bring you a selection of these snaps and clips. This week, my eye has been caught by retro-inspired stylings everywhere from JRPGs to platformers, and a demonstration slicing a cat Revengeance-style (do not worry, the cat is fine, it’s not a real cat, it isn’t even meant to be a fake cat, it really is fine). Come admire these interesting and attractive indies!
You have the eyes of a hawk if you can spot the hidden cat in under 30 seconds in baffling optical illusion
A CUTE little cat is hidden somewhere in this leafy patio taking a nap but not everyone will be able to find the pet in the image.
The optical illusion picture was posted as a hide and seek-type challenge for Twitter users.
A sleeping cat is hidden in this image shared by a popular Twitter account earlier this week[/caption]
The feline blended into their surroundings very well, so many struggled to spot him.
Viewers with the eyes of a hawk might be able to find the cat in less than 30seconds.
The post shared earlier this week is one hundreds on the account @thereisnocat_.
“Images with no cats,” the account’s description says.
The account has garnered nearly 900,000 followers since it was created in December 2019.
“I love this twitter acc. it’s like playing Where’s Waldo,” one commenter said.
“It took me a while but I made it,” said another.
Other Twitter users shared screenshots revealing the cat’s location.
An orange and white feline is hiding on the left side of the picture beneath a wide leaf hanging off a potted plant.
The pot is the second one from the left in the upper row.
The cat can be seen napping with their head resting on their front paws.
In another image shared by the account, a cat was hidden in a picture of a veterinarian’s office.
The black feline, who doesn’t look too excited about its upcoming doctor’s appointment, is camouflaged as it lurks in the office’s sink.
“My cat Smoke used to do this at vets office,” one commenter said.
“Just a lil void chillin in sink,” said another.
In another strange cat image, a feline’s head appears to be floating around a backyard without the rest of its body.
The image shared by @brunettegal3 on TikTok actually shows a cat resting its head on a step.
That’s why the rest of the animal can’t be seen from this vantage point.
The orange and white feline can be seen curled up and napping below a potted plant[/caption]
The Twitter account @thereisnocat_ has garnered nearly 900,000 followers since it was created in December 2019[/caption]
RIAA: Doja Cat Ties Cardi B For Most MultiPlatinum Hits of All Time (Among Female Rappers)
As Doja Cat‘s fans, affectionately called #Kittens, impatiently wait for the first single from her forthcoming album ‘First of All,’ they are seemingly biding their time by spinning her older jams in major fashion.
So much so, the tunes are being elevated in the rankings of the record books of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
See how inside.
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‘Hot Pink’ & ‘Planet Her’: Doja Cat Trashes Own Albums As “Cash Grabs” & “Mediocre Pop”
2019’s ‘Hot Pink’ and 2021’s ‘Planet Her’ may be the record-setting albums that put Doja Cat on the map, but the GRAMMY winner recently made clear she couldn’t be any more displeased with the critically acclaimed projects.
Details inside.
Taking to Twitter Wednesday (May 9),
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Scientists Might Have Found the Best Way to Catcall a Cat
Scientists in France might have just found the most effective way to catcall an unfamiliar cat. The team discovered that cats living at a cat cafe responded most quickly to a human stranger when the stranger used both vocal and visual cues to get their attention. The cats also appeared to be more stressed out when the…
Get to know your furry friend even better with dog and cat DNA tests for up to $50 off
SAVE UP TO $50: Dog and cat DNA tests from brands like Embark, Wisdom Panel, and Basepaws are on sale in honor of National Pet Month.
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If you’re celebrating a fluffy friend this National Pet Month, maybe it’s time to get to know them even better.
Pet DNA tests that offer insights into a dog or cat’s specific breed makeup, potential genetic health conditions, and even nearby relatives are on sale for up to 31% off. That includes a bunch of limited-time discounts on popular brands like Embark and Wisdom Panel from Amazon’s second annual Pet Day sale, a 48-hour savings event that runs through Wednesday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Here’s a rundown of the best deals we’ve spotted:
Dog DNA test deals
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Our pick: Embark breed + health test
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Why we like it
An official research partner of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Embark’s breed + health test kit uses a simple cheek swab to screen for 350 breeds (plus 230,000 genetic markers) and sniff out more than 230 possible health risks, including drug sensitivities. Once you ship off your dog’s sample in the included pre-paid mailer, results will arrive via email in two to four weeks with a breed and family tree breakdown, insights into specific physical traits, and a list of actionable tips if anything looks off health-wise. (It’s not a replacement for regular vet checkups, but it’s a good proactive step to keep tabs on your dog’s long-term health.)
You’ll also receive access to an online relative finder, which can tell you if any of your dog’s long-lost siblings or puppies live nearby — an especially neat feature for rescue dog owners.
This test is an upgrade from Embark’s standard Breed ID kit, which only looks at breed composition, and it’s worth the splurge. It typically retails for $199, but Amazon has it on sale for $159 (or $40 off) during its Pet Day event — a discount that’s matched on chewy.com and the Embark website with the coupon code BESTDOG. (You can use that same code to snag a two-pack there for $298, or $100 off.)
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Cat DNA test deals
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Our pick: Basepaws breed + health cat DNA test
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Why we like it
The Shark Tank-famous Basepaws breed + health cat DNA test relies on a teeth and gum swab to check for 21 different breeds, four breed regions, 25 genetic traits (like coat pattern/length and body size), and 65 health markers associated with 43 feline diseases. It also throws in a free oral health report, which is huge considering 50 to 90 percent of all adult cats suffer from some form of dental disease, and treatment can be expensive. (Again, it’s not an excuse to skip annual vet appointments, but it’s nice to cover your bases.) Your results get emailed to you in four to six weeks.
Amazon has it on sale for $119 during its Pet Day event, but you can get it for $10 cheaper on the Basepaws website if you enter the coupon code CATMOMS at checkout — that’s a total savings of $50, or 31%.
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Wisdom Panel Complete for cats — $97.49
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Elon exposes his burner, Tile embraces the cat life, and Elizabeth Holmes avoids prison
Hey, TechCrunch people. If you’re looking for a recap of the week’s news in tech, you’ve come to the right place. It’s Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular recap column. Glad to have you. Before we get on with the meat of it, a PSA that tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 are available now. Disrupt, […]
Elon exposes his burner, Tile embraces the cat life, and Elizabeth Holmes avoids prison by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch