This science depends on one of the most expensive substances on Earth
Vox · Published on October 12, 2026
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Quantum computers need to be colder than outer space to work, and getting there means hunting down one of the rarest, most expensive substances on Earth. So where do you even find it? This week on Unexplainable: We talk to a reporter who took a trip to the coldest place on Earth to find out what it takes to build the future of quantum computing. Watch on Netflix or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts
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