Insider Brief An international team of researchers used QuEra’s neutral-atom quantum simulator to observe string breaking in two spatial dimensions, demonstrating real-time gauge-theory dynamics that challenge classical computational limits. The experiment mimicked the strong nuclear force by stretching and breaking synthetic flux tubes between programmable atoms in a kagome lattice, Read more…
Insider Brief The Tech Council of Australia has appointed Professor Michelle Simmons AO, a globally recognized quantum physicist and founder of Silicon Quantum Computing, to its Board of Directors. Simmons, a former Australian of the Year and a key advocate for sovereign capability in emerging technologies, is expected to strengthen Read more…
Insider Brief A $21 million gift from Thea Berggren will establish the Berggren Center for Quantum Biology and Medicine at the University of Chicago, advancing an emerging field that combines quantum technology with biomedical research. The center will develop quantum tools for medical diagnostics and treatment, train interdisciplinary researchers, and Read more…
Insider Brief Qblox has officially opened its North America headquarters in Downtown Boston, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion and commitment to advancing quantum computing innovation. The Boston hub will serve as a center for deploying scalable, high-fidelity quantum control stacks, with a focus on enabling real-world quantum Read more…
Insider Brief Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) has released a roadmap targeting 200 logical qubits by 2028 and 50,000 by 2034, aiming to lead the global race toward fault-tolerant, commercially viable quantum computing. The roadmap outlines a transition from physical to logical qubits, with OQC claiming a 10x advantage in physical-to-logical Read more…
Insider Brief Xanadu has demonstrated the on-chip generation of GKP states — error-resistant photonic qubits — marking a milestone toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing. The experiment used silicon nitride waveguides, custom detectors with over 99% efficiency, and loss-optimized packaging to produce and verify complex quantum states suited for room-temperature operation. Read more…
Insider Brief A new study in The Journal of Physical Chemistry B shows that quantum computers can now simulate solvated molecules, marking a step toward solving realistic chemical problems in biology and industry. The research extended the SQD method to include solvent effects using IEF-PCM, and tested it on IBM Read more…
Insider Brief Two quantum companies, Alice & Bob and Pasqal, have been named to France’s 2025 Tech Next40/120 list, highlighting the government’s strategic support for scaling quantum technologies. Alice & Bob, included in the elite Next40 group, is developing self-correcting cat qubits aimed at reducing the hardware burden of fault-tolerant Read more…
Insider Brief Oxford Instruments awarded Dr Jere Mäkinen the 2025 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize for groundbreaking research on topological superfluids and quantum vortices at ultra-low temperatures. Mäkinen’s work includes discoveries of half-quantum vortices, defect formation dynamics, and energy dissipation mechanisms in helium-3 condensates, contributing to the understanding of high-temperature superconductivity. Read more…
Insider Brief Roadrunner Venture Studios and the New Mexico State Investment Council have launched the Roadrunner Venture Consortium to connect deep tech startups with leading U.S. venture capital firms and national labs. The consortium provides investors with early access to startups in advanced computing, AI, semiconductors, robotics, and materials science, Read more…