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Scientists Achieve On-Demand Quantum Teleportation For The First Time

5 pointsby trendspotteralmost 12 years ago

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lutuspalmost 12 years ago
A quote: &quot;Quantum teleportation has taken another step forward, thanks to two complimentary [sic] experiments&quot;<p><i>Complimentary</i>, really? What happened to English literacy? What happened to proofreading? It&#x27;s not someone&#x27;s blog, it&#x27;s Popular Science, a major periodical read by millions.<p><a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compliment" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.merriam-webster.com&#x2F;dictionary&#x2F;compliment</a> : &quot;an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; especially : an admiring remark&quot;<p><a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complement" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.merriam-webster.com&#x2F;dictionary&#x2F;complement</a> : &quot;something that fills up, completes, or makes perfect&quot;