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One small qubit, one giant leap for quantum computing

Aalto University physicists in Finland have set a new benchmark in quantum computing by achieving a record-breaking millisecond coherence in a transmon qubit — nearly doubling prior limits. This development not only opens the door to far more powerful and stable quantum computations but also reduces the burden of error correction. more…

This flat chip uses twisted light to reveal hidden images

Using advanced metasurfaces, researchers can now twist light to uncover hidden images and detect molecular handedness, potentially revolutionizing data encryption, biosensing, and drug safety. more…

Scientists just simulated the “impossible” — fault-tolerant quantum code cracked at last

A multinational team has cracked a long-standing barrier to reliable quantum computing by inventing an algorithm that lets ordinary computers faithfully mimic a fault-tolerant quantum circuit built on the notoriously tricky GKP bosonic code, promising a crucial test-bed for future quantum hardware. more…

Quantum computers just beat classical ones — Exponentially and unconditionally

A research team has achieved the holy grail of quantum computing: an exponential speedup that’s unconditional. By using clever error correction and IBM’s powerful 127-qubit processors, they tackled a variation of Simon’s problem, showing quantum machines are now breaking free from classical limitations, for real. more…

Quantum computers just got an upgrade – and it’s 10× more efficient

Chalmers engineers built a pulse-driven qubit amplifier that’s ten times more efficient, stays cool, and safeguards quantum states—key for bigger, better quantum machines. more…

Quantum dice: Scientists harness true randomness from entangled photons

Scientists at NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have created CURBy, a cutting-edge quantum randomness beacon that draws on the intrinsic unpredictability of quantum entanglement to produce true random numbers. Unlike traditional methods, CURBy is traceable, transparent, and verifiable thanks to quantum physics and blockchain-like protocols. This breakthrough has real-world applications ranging from cybersecurity […] more…

Quantum breakthrough: ‘Magic states’ now easier, faster, and way less noisy

Quantum computing just got a significant boost thanks to researchers at the University of Osaka, who developed a much more efficient way to create “magic states”—a key component for fault-tolerant quantum computers. By pioneering a low-level, or “level-zero,” distillation method, they dramatically reduced the number of qubits and computational resources needed, overcoming one of the […] more…

Scientists create ‘universal translator’ for quantum tech

Scientists at UBC have devised a chip-based device that acts as a “universal translator” for quantum computers, converting delicate microwave signals to optical ones and back with minimal loss and noise. This innovation preserves crucial quantum entanglement and works both ways, making it a potential backbone for a future quantum internet. By exploiting engineered flaws […] more…

AI Reveals Milky Way’s Black Hole Spins Near Top Speed

AI has helped astronomers crack open some of the universe s best-kept secrets by analyzing massive datasets about black holes. Using over 12 million simulations powered by high-throughput computing, scientists discovered that the Milky Way’s central black hole is spinning at nearly maximum speed. Not only did this redefine theories about black hole behavior, but […] more…

Scientists just took a big step toward the quantum internet

A team of Danish and German scientists has launched a major project to create new technology that could form the foundation of the future quantum internet. They re using a rare element called erbium along with silicon chips like the ones in our phones to produce special particles of light for ultra-secure communication and powerful […] more…

Smart home devices used to monitor domestic workers raise safety concerns

The growing use of smart home devices is undermining the privacy and safety of domestic workers. New research reveals how surveillance technologies reinforce a sense of constant monitoring and control by domestic workers’ employers, increasing their vulnerability and impacting their mental wellbeing. more…

Privacy-aware building automation

Researchers developed a framework to enable decentralized artificial intelligence-based building automation with a focus on privacy. The system enables AI-powered devices like cameras and interfaces to cooperate directly, using a new form of device-to-device communication. In doing so, it eliminates the need for central servers and thus the need for centralized data retention, often seen […] more…

Our DNA is at risk of hacking, warn scientists

According to new research next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) — the same technology which is powering the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, and gene research — could become a prime target for hackers. more…

New method efficiently safeguards sensitive AI training data

Researchers devised a way to maintain an AI model’s accuracy while ensuring attackers can’t extract sensitive information used to train it. The approach is computationally efficient, reducing a longstanding tradeoff between accuracy and privacy. more…

Researchers demonstrate the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure communication over a quantum network

Researchers have successfully demonstrated the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure transfer of data over a quantum communications network, including the UK’s first long-distance quantum-secured video call. more…

Researchers find a way to shield quantum information from ‘noise’

Researchers have discovered a way to protect quantum information from environmental disruptions, offering hope for more reliable future technologies. more…

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