Quantum computing news, features and articles
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Quantum internet inches closer thanks to new chip — it helps beam quantum signals over real-world fiber optic cablesResearchers used the Q‑Chip to send quantum data over standard fiber using Internet Protocol (IP), showing that future quantum networks could run on today’s internet infrastructure.
By Owen Hughes Published
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Tiny cryogenic device cuts quantum computer heat emissions by 10,000 times — and it could be launched in 2026Scientists invent a new device that aims to solve thermal interference from electronic components — one of the biggest barriers to commercial quantum computing.
By Owen Hughes Published
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Japan launches its first homegrown quantum computerJapan's first entirely homegrown quantum computer uses superconducting qubits and components made entirely domestically.
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Meet the 'neglectons': Previously overlooked particles that could revolutionize quantum computingWhen mathematicians revived ignored mathematical structures, they found that overlooked particles, called "neglectons," could complete the quantum computing puzzle.
By Larissa G. Capella Published
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IBM and Moderna have simulated the longest mRNA pattern without AI — they used a quantum computer insteadScientists used IBM's R2 Heron quantum processor to predict the secondary protein structure of a 60-nucleotide-long mRNA sequence.
By Tristan Greene Published
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'Like a master Tetris player': Scientists invent quantum virtual machines — they'll slash turnaround times from days to hoursNew quantum computing system allows multiple users to run programs simultaneously using virtual machines.
By Tristan Greene Published
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Scientists hit quantum computer error rate of 0.000015% — a world record achievement that could lead to smaller and faster machinesThe record-breaking achievement could lead to practical, utility-scale quantum computers that are both smaller and faster.
By Tristan Greene Published
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Scientists achieve 'magic state' quantum computing breakthrough 20 years in the makingScientists 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.
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Small, room-temperature quantum computers that use light on the horizon after breakthrough, scientists sayScientists say they’ve cracked a key challenge in scalable quantum hardware after generating an error-correcting, light-based qubit on a chip for the first time.
By Owen Hughes Published
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