infancy

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Quantum machines are in their infancy and while many companies are racing to build a scalable computer, nobody is known to have succeeded yet.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The findings, published in Cell Press Blue, suggest that epigenetic changes present at birth can influence how gut bacteria develop during infancy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

“Historically, the most transformative industries, in their infancy, were the wild wild west,” said the president’s son, Eric Trump, who has co-founded two crypto companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The last time these councils were up for election, Reform was in its infancy, so it's only possible for the party to win majority control in areas where all seats are being contested.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Modern computing was in its infancy, still used only by corporations and the military, or other huge government operations.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel