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What is quantum superposition?
By Jess Thomson last updated
Quantum superposition is a phenomenon in which a tiny particle can be in two states at the same time — but only if it is not being directly observed.

Quantum computing breakthrough could make 'noise' — forces that disrupt calculations — a thing of the past
By Ben Turner published
Useful quantum networks are hobbled by the problem of decoherence from environmental "noise." But a new breakthrough could change that.

MIT 'remote entanglement' discovery could lead to scalable 'quantum supercomputers'
By Alan Bradley published
A new device enables remote entanglement, allowing distant quantum processors to communicate with one another with reduced error rates.

Nvidia's mini desktop supercomputer gets launch window
By Alan Bradley published
The new DGX machines are portable but powerful enough to drive complex AI modules and research, with processing capabilities previously only available in data centers.

Quantum computers are a dream come true for hackers. Can we stop them?
By Joanna Thompson published
When quantum computers become commonplace, current cryptographic systems will become obsolete. Scientists are racing to get ahead of the problem and keep our data secure.

World's first light-powered neural processing units (NPUs) could massively reduce energy consumption in AI data centers
By Owen Hughes published
Q.ANT's new chip uses photon power in a bid to solve AI's big energy issue. It's also 50 times faster than silicon-based equivalents, the company says.

Scientists create ultra-efficient magnetic 'universal memory' that consumes much less energy than previous prototypes
By Peter Ray Allison published
MRAM can be energy-intensive, but a new generation of this technology will enable greater computing power and resilience, as well as much lower energy requirements.

China achieves quantum supremacy claim with new chip 1 quadrillion times faster than the most powerful supercomputers
By Alan Bradley published
This new superconducting prototype quantum processor achieved benchmarking results to rival Google's new Willow QPU.

World's 1st modular quantum computer that can operate at room temperature goes online
By Lisa D. Sparks published
Scientists have built the first networked quantum computer using photons, demonstrating that room-temperature modules can be connected and scaled up.

Scientists discover simpler way to achieve Einstein's 'spooky action at a distance' thanks to AI breakthrough — bringing quantum internet closer to reality
By Peter Ray Allison published
AI has helped physicists discover a simpler way of achieving quantum entanglement. This finding could make it easier to develop quantum communication technologies.
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