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https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2406.12820
Quantum physics

Fibonacci anyons

With IBM Quantum, we braid non-abelian Fibonacci anyons in string-net condensates to realise fault-tolerant universal quantum computation.

JWJuven WangZMKNSMASEKCJ..
Nature Communications
Spiking Neural Networks
Neurocomputing

Spiky backpropagation

The training algorithm for digital neural networks is adapted and implemented entirely on an experimental chip inspired by brain physiology.

FSForrest SheldonARAZLTAS
Nature Communications
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Theory of innovation

Serendipity and strategy

In systems of innovation, the relative usefulness of different components changes as the number of components we possess increases.

TFThomas FinkMRMartin ReevesRFRob FarrRP
Nature Communications
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Financial risk

Pathways towards instability

Processes believed to stabilize financial markets can drive them towards instability by creating cyclical structures that amplify distress.

MBMarco BardosciaGCGuido CaldarelliSBFC
Nature Communications