Breakthrough Brings ‘Star Trek’ Teleport a Step Closer

Scientists have set a new record in sending information through thin air using the revolutionary technology of quantum teleportation — although Mr Spock may have to wait a little longer for a Scotty to beam him up with it. A team of physicists has teleported data over a distance of 89 miles from the Canary Island of La Palma to the neighbouring island of Tenerife, which is 10 times further than the previous attempt at teleportation through free space