Insider Brief A new study from Hebrew University shows that proton transfer in biological systems is influenced by electron spin, revealing a quantum component to a fundamental life process. Researchers found that injecting electrons with specific spin orientations into lysozyme crystals altered proton mobility, linking the effect to molecular chirality Read more…
Insider Brief Google Quantum AI researchers say building a fault-tolerant quantum computer is possible with superconducting qubits, but it will require major advances in materials science, manufacturing, system design, and error mitigation. The study identifies critical obstacles including performance-limiting material defects, complex qubit calibration needs, and inadequate infrastructure for scaling Read more…
Insider Brief: Qoro Quantum and CESGA executed a pilot integrating Qoro’s orchestration software with CESGA’s CUNQA emulator, demonstrating scalable, distributed quantum circuit simulations across 10 HPC nodes. The project tested distributed implementations of VQE and QAOA, using Qoro’s Divi software to generate and schedule thousands of quantum circuits for simulation Read more…
Insider Brief: Xanadu and Applied Materials are co-developing the first 300 mm high-volume-compatible fabrication process for superconducting transition edge sensors. The partnership is intended to support scalable, utility-scale quantum computing by enabling mass manufacturing of high-performance TESs needed for future quantum data centers. This builds on prior joint work in Read more…
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Maud Vinet, CEO and co-founder of Quobly. We discuss the company’s mission to build large-scale quantum computers based on silicon qubits. Maud explains how silicon offers unique advantages in scalability, leveraging decades of semiconductor expertise, and Read more…
Insider Brief A new study warns that restrictive quantum technology policies are entrenching global inequality by excluding the Global South from access to emerging quantum innovations. Export controls by the U.S., EU and China are limiting access to quantum hardware and communications tools, undermining research capacity and infrastructure development in Read more…
Insider Brief The 2025 Stanford Emerging Technology Review finds that quantum computing continues to advance but remains limited by fragile hardware, scaling challenges, and a lack of commercial readiness. While quantum simulation and sensing are showing early promise, most quantum computers today cannot outperform classical systems and are restricted to Read more…
Insider Brief The UK government has announced expanded access to Horizon Europe research funding for British scientists and businesses working in quantum and space technologies. This development follows EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič’s visit to the UK and marks a key step in UK-EU cooperation ahead of the upcoming summit in Read more…
Insider Brief The White House’s FY 2026 budget proposal maintains funding for quantum research but introduces no new investments or initiatives. Quantum information science remains a stated priority area under the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. The budget offers no mention of the National Quantum Initiative or expanded Read more…
Insider Brief: IBM and Tata Consultancy Services are partnering to establish India’s largest quantum computer at the Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati, featuring a 156-qubit IBM Heron processor. The initiative supports India’s National Quantum Mission by supporting the development of quantum algorithms and applications for solving complex national and Read more…