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Feb 8, 2024 11 min

Hearing Aids, Quantum Error Eraser, Smalltalk

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Today, you’ll learn about how hearing aids may help you live longer, a potential breakthrough that could help usher in the age of quantum computing, and the incredible power of simply saying, “Hi”. Hearing Aids “Hearing aids may help people live longer.” EurekAlert! 2024. “Association between hearing aid use and mortality in adults with hearing loss in the USA: a mortality follow-up study of a cross-sectional cohort.” by Janet S. Choi, M.D. et al. 2024. “The Impact of Hearing Loss and Its Treatment on Health-Related Quality of Life Utility: a Systematic Review with Meta-analysis.” by Ethan D. Borre, et al. 2023. Quantum Error Eraser “Quantum computers inch closer to viability with new ‘error eraser’.” by H. Hannan. 2024. “40 years of quantum computing.” Nature Reviews Physics. 2022. “Erasure conversion in a high-fidelity Rydberg quantum simulator.” by Pascal Scholl, et al. 2023. Smalltalk “New study highlights the psychological power of minimal social interactions.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023. “Minimal Social Interactions and Life Satisfaction: The Role of Greeting, Thanking, and Conversing.” by Esra Ascigil, et al. 2023. Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

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