Insider Brief: The true nature of black holes remains elusive due to their lack of electromagnetic emissions. Scientists rely on gravitational waves to study them, using advanced detectors like LIGO and Virgo. The increasing volume of gravitational wave detections is straining classical data analysis methods. As third-generation detectors such as Read more…
Insider Brief Researchers from CSIRO demonstrated that quantum computing can significantly enhance data processing, with potential applications in real-time traffic management, healthcare, agriculture and energy optimization. By leveraging quantum properties like superposition and entanglement, the team compressed and analyzed large datasets with greater speed and accuracy than classical computers, showcasing Read more…
Insider Brief NVIDIA representatives reportedly visited Illinois’ planned Quantum and Microelectronics Park, a signal of potential interest in the state’s quantum initiative. The Illinois park has already secured commitments from IBM, PsiQuantum, and DARPA, with a goal of attracting $20 billion in investment over the next decade. Illinois joins several Read more…
Insider Brief SoftBank and Quantinuum announced a partnership to advance quantum computing into practical applications, including plans for a quantum data center. The collaboration aims to address AI’s limitations by integrating quantum computing with traditional systems to solve complex optimization and simulation challenges. Key focus areas include creating cost-sharing models, Read more…
Insider Brief: Scientists at Honda Research Institute USA, developed a method to grow atomically thin nanoribbons with precise width and thickness control, enabling their use as single-photon emitters for secure quantum communication. The nanoribbons, made from materials like molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) and tungsten diselenide (WSe₂), emit streams of single photons Read more…
Insider Brief EU Commission invests €3 million to develop a quantum chip that combines electronics and light using advanced Germanium-Silicon technology. The goal is to make quantum computers faster, more efficient, and scalable, enabling them to tackle challenges like drug discovery, cybersecurity and AI. Consortium unites leading institutions from across Read more…
Insider Brief Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is opening a delivery center in Toulouse, France, to focus on AI and quantum computing for addressing challenges in the aerospace industry, Computer Weekly reports. The center will start with 50 employees, potentially expanding to 500, and aims to enhance supply chain resilience, optimize Read more…
Insider Brief Novo Holdings has made a strategic investment in Quantonation II, reinforcing its commitment to advancing quantum technology for addressing societal, environmental and healthcare challenges. Quantonation, the world’s largest quantum technology-focused venture capital fund, has raised €112 million for its second fund, with investments in startups like Diraq and Read more…
Insider Brief: Researchers from NuQuantum propose hyperbolic Floquet codes as a solution to overcome the limitations of traditional surface codes, enabling scalable and efficient error correction for distributed quantum computing. Surface codes effectively suppress errors but struggle with poor encoding rates, limiting their scalability in distributed architectures where complexity grows Read more…
Insider Brief Investor Peter Barrett argues in MIT Technology Review that quantum computing is advancing faster than predicted, challenging Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s 15- to 30-year timeline. Breakthroughs like Google’s Willow processor and PsiQuantum’s planned large-scale quantum systems highlight rapid progress in both hardware scalability and algorithm efficiency. Barrett emphasizes Read more…