Quantum breakthrough could revolutionise computing
Researchers have transferred 'quantum' information between computer chips at record speeds and accuracy......»»
Google claims math breakthrough with proof-solving AI models
AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2 solve problems, with caveats on time and human assistance Enlarge / An illustration provided by Google. (credit: Google) On Thursday, Google DeepMind announced that AI systems called AlphaP.....»»
Somersaulting spin qubits for universal quantum logic could enhance control in larger arrays
Researchers at QuTech developed somersaulting spin qubits for universal quantum logic. This achievement may enable efficient control of large semiconductor qubit arrays. The research group published their demonstration of hopping spins in Nature Comm.....»»
Findings reveal the unique characteristics of short-chain branched polymers
A research team affiliated with UNIST has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the properties of short-chain branched (SCB) polymers. The findings have far-reaching implications for various industrial applications, as SCB polymers can exh.....»»
Optimization algorithm successfully computes the ground state of interacting quantum matter
Over the past decades, computer scientists have developed various computing tools that could help to solve challenges in quantum physics. These include large-scale deep neural networks that can be trained to predict the ground states of quantum syste.....»»
Combining trapped atoms and photonics for new quantum devices
Quantum information systems offer faster, more powerful computing methods than standard computers to help solve many of the world's toughest problems. Yet fulfilling this ultimate promise will require bigger and more interconnected quantum computers.....»»
Unequal access to quantum information education may limit progress—now is the time to improve
Quantum information science uses the physics that describes the smallest particles—such as electrons or photons—to potentially revolutionize computing and related technologies. This new field can be used for a wide range of applications, from dev.....»»
Confidential AI: Enabling secure processing of sensitive data
In this Help Net Security interview, Anand Pashupathy, VP & GM, Security Software & Services Division at Intel, explains how Intel’s approach to confidential computing, particularly at the silicon level, enhances data protection for AI applications.....»»
Study shows tree species have different strategies for coping with light conditions in forest understory
Scientists at the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made a breakthrough in understanding why Korean pine trees are struggling to regenerate naturally in certain forests. These broad-leaf Korean pine forests are vita.....»»
These smart glasses turned my iPhone into a legitimate spatial computer
Check out how I used Viture Pro smart glasses as a unique solution for pocket-sized spatial computing with my iPhone and a Bluetooth keyboard......»»
Scientists integrate solid-state spin qubits with nanomechanical resonators
In a new Physical Review Letters study, scientists propose a new method for combining solid-state spin qubits with nanomechanical resonators for scalable and programmable quantum systems......»»
AppViewX PQC Test Center enables PQC readiness and crypto agility
AppViewX announced the AppViewX PQC Test Center, which allows organizations to assess their PQC readiness and take steps to achieve PQC resiliency. This free online service enables users to generate and test Quantum-Safe certificates today. Quantum c.....»»
A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies; the time to discuss risks is now
The United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The goal is to recognize "the importance of quantum science and the need for wider awareness of its past and future impact." But why quantum? Why now?.....»»
High-speed camera for molecules: Entangled photons enable Raman spectroscopy
In recent years, two cutting-edge technologies have rapidly gained momentum: quantum entangled light sources and ultrafast stimulated Raman spectroscopy......»»
Paving the way to extremely fast, compact computer memory
For decades, scientists have been studying a group of unusual materials called multiferroics that could be useful for a range of applications including computer memory, chemical sensors and quantum computers......»»
Physicists develop new theorems to describe the energy landscape formed when quantum particles gather together
An international team of physicists, centered at Trinity, has proven new theorems in quantum mechanics that describe the "energy landscapes" of collections of quantum particles......»»
Silicon photonics light the way toward large-scale applications in quantum information
In a significant leap forward for quantum technology, researchers have achieved a milestone in harnessing the frequency dimension within integrated photonics. This breakthrough not only promises advancements in quantum computing, but also lays the gr.....»»
Observing how light makes a metal—new details about the insulator-to-metal transition in a quantum material
With just the flick of a switch, quantum materials can undergo drastic changes. One notable example is the insulator-to-metal transition, a reversible physical phenomenon in which a material shifts from an insulating state, which will not conduct ele.....»»
Atomically thin transducers could one day enable quantum computing at room temperature
Quantum computers have to be kept cold to function—very cold. These machines generally run at "just a few degrees above absolute zero," says Yoseob Yoon, assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern University. "It's.....»»
OpenAI reportedly nears breakthrough with “reasoning” AI, reveals progress framework
Under new classification, Level 2 AI can perform "human-level problem solving." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) OpenAI recently unveiled a five-tier system to gauge its advancement toward developing artificial general in.....»»
Exploring three-dimensional quantum Griffiths singularity in bulk unconventional iron-based superconductors
Exploration of exotic quantum phase transitions has always been a focus in condensed matter physics. Critical phenomena in a phase transition are entirely determined by the universality class, which is controlled by the spatial and/or order-parameter.....»»