discoveries

“Reduced research capacity means fewer scientific discoveries, job losses and delayed advancements on therapies and cures that could improve — and save — lives.”

However, energy minister Michael Shanks was unable to guarantee new discoveries of oil wells near current licenced sites would not be exploited.

Quantum computers won't replace so-called "classical" computers, but promise to be able to solve problems even the most powerful modern computers cannot - yielding new discoveries such as better batteries and new medicines.

Quantum computing holds the promise of carrying out calculations that would take today's systems millions of years and could unlock discoveries in medicine, chemistry and many other fields.

The second room is focused on archaeological tomb discoveries, including the bronze head of Seuthes, the silver greave and the gold wreath.