In an open challenge, NASA is seeking innovative business models that propose new approaches to solving complex Earth science problems using unconventional
computing methods and is holding an informational webinar on Monday, April 28. The agency's Beyond the Algorithm Challenge, sponsored by NASA's Earth Science Technology Office, asks for proposals to more rapidly and accurately understand our home planet using transformative computing methods such as quantum computing, quantum machine learning, neuromorphic computing, in-memory computing, or other approaches. The Beyond the Algorithm Challenge kicked off in March and consists of three phases. Participant submissions, which are due on July 25, will be evaluated based on creativity, technical feasibility, impact, business model evaluation, and presentation. Up to 10 finalists will be invited to present their ideas to a panel of judges at a live pitch event, and winners will a monetary prize. For details about the challenge, interested participants can sign up for the informational webinar on Monday, April 28, here. Using the vantage point of space, NASA's observations of Earth increase our understanding of our home planet, improve…