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IBM and Moderna have simulated the longest mRNA pattern without AI — they used a quantum computer instead
Scientists used IBM's R2 Heron quantum processor to predict the secondary protein structure of a 60-nucleotide-long mRNA sequence.
'Like a master Tetris player': Scientists invent quantum virtual machines — they'll slash turnaround times from days to hours
New quantum computing system allows multiple users to run programs simultaneously using virtual machines.
Scientists use quantum machine learning to create semiconductors for the first time – and it could transform how chips are made
Researchers have found a way to make the chip design and manufacturing process much easier — by tapping into a hybrid blend of artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Scientists hit quantum computer error rate of 0.000015% — a world record achievement that could lead to smaller and faster machines
The record-breaking achievement could lead to practical, utility-scale quantum computers that are both smaller and faster.
This obscure, 80-year-old machine might be the key to unlocking the full potential of AI today
Opinion Leading American engineer and scientist Vannevar Bush thought that the memex was the answer to information nightmare of the 1940s.
Scientists achieve 'magic state' quantum computing breakthrough 20 years in the making
Scientists demonstrate a process called "magic state distillation" in logical qubits for the first time, meaning we can now build quantum computers that are both error-free and more powerful than supercomputers.
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