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A new analysis outlines five ways quantum technology could shape everyday life, from better sensors and secure communications to improved drug discovery and optimized logistics, showing how quantum advances may impact industries and daily tech use.

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Five ways quantum technology could shape everyday life
Discovering new drugs and ultra-secure communication are all possible offshoots.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Researchers demonstrated scalable quantum photonics networks using integrated optical components and advanced error control, moving closer to large-scale optical quantum computing and communication systems with reliable multi-node connectivity.

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Scaling quantum photonics networks - Nature Photonics
Mode mixing and mapping with a piece of multimode optical fibre and spatial light modulators creates a bridge between two isolated quantum networks, linking distant nodes with quantum connectivity.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Researchers found that a simple chemical tweak in a promising quantum material can control exotic quantum states vital for future quantum computers. Adjusting element ratios helps push the material into a topological superconducting phase more easily.

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A Simple Chemical Tweak Unlocks One of Quantum Computing’s Holy Grails
By adjusting a simple chemical ratio, scientists discovered a new way to control exotic quantum states that could underpin the next generation of quantum computers.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Researchers at Stanford developed a new method to measure energy dissipation in nanoscale systems, improving understanding of heat loss and efficiency in tiny devices. This could help optimize quantum and nanoelectronics technologies.

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New method measures energy dissipation in the smallest devices
Researchers have developed a breakthrough technique that quantifies energy dissipation in complex, small systems, offering insights into energy use, efficiency, and speed in computers and other device...
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February 10, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Physicists pushed thousands of atoms into a Schrödinger’s cat–like quantum state, showing groups of particles behaving in coherent superposition. This brings macroscopic quantum effects closer to reality and deepens understanding of quantum behavior.

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Physicists push thousands of atoms to a 'Schrödinger's cat' state — bringing the quantum world closer to reality than ever before
Researchers have demonstrated that a nanoparticle of 7,000 sodium atoms can act as a wave, creating a record-setting superposition.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Researchers achieved large-scale analogue quantum simulation using arrays of atom “dots,” allowing them to model complex many-body systems with high control. This advance helps study phenomena that are otherwise impossible to compute classically.

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Large-scale analogue quantum simulation using atom dot arrays - Nature
A new platform comprising large-scale 2D arrays of quantum dots patterned with sub-nanometre precision, with each quantum dot defined by tens of phosphorus atoms doped into silicon, allows for analogu...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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Researchers propose a new architecture that could enable 100,000-qubit quantum computers, using improved connectivity and error correction to scale far beyond current systems — a major leap toward truly large-scale quantum machines.

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Massive Quantum Leap: New Tech Could Enable 100,000-Qubit Computers
They combined optical tweezers with metasurfaces to trap more than 1,000 atoms, with the potential to capture hundreds of thousands more. Quantum computers will only surpass classical machines if they...
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February 9, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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New research suggests the universe may hide a quantum secret that’s fundamentally unknowable, implying limits to what we can measure or predict in quantum systems. This challenges assumptions about observation and the nature of reality.

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The universe may be hiding a fundamentally unknowable quantum secret
Even given a set of possible quantum states for our cosmos, it's impossible for us to determine which one of them is correct
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February 7, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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A Nobel laureate claims he’ll build the world’s most powerful quantum computer, aiming to push beyond current limitations with novel designs and engineering. His plans emphasize scaling and practical performance rather than hype alone.

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Nobel laureate says he'll build world’s most powerful quantum computer
John Martinis has already revolutionised quantum computing twice. Now, he is working on another radical rethink of the technology that could deliver machines with unrivalled capabilities
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February 7, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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IBM’s CEO says quantum advantage could arrive in 2026 for specific problems, with fault-tolerant systems targeted by 2029. The focus is scaling error correction and engineering to move from experiments to useful quantum computing.

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IBM CEO reveals when they’ll know if quantum computing is successful | CNN Business
CNN’s Richard Quest sits down with IBM CEO Arvind Krishna at the World Government Summit in Dubai to discuss the technology company’s big bet on quantum computing.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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New work demonstrates lattice surgery between two distance-three repetition codes using superconducting qubits, a key step toward performing logical operations and entangling error-protected qubits — advancing fault-tolerant quantum computing.

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Lattice surgery realized on two distance-three repetition codes with superconducting qubits - Nature Physics
Quantum error correction codes protect quantum information, but running algorithms also requires the ability to perform gates on logical qubits. A lattice surgery scheme for fault-tolerant gates has n...
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February 4, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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A new book on quantum mechanics highlights a profound idea that deepens how we think about reality and measurement in quantum physics, blending historical insights with modern interpretations to make complex concepts more accessible.

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A remarkable book on quantum mechanics reveals a really big idea
Where is physics headed? No one knows for sure, but Beyond the Quantum by Antony Valentini is a striking new book that reminds us what a big idea really looks like, finds Jon Cartwright
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February 3, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Researchers say tiny quantum batteries integrated into quantum computers could boost qubit capacity 4×, cut heat and wiring needs, and improve efficiency — potentially speeding and scaling future quantum machines.

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Quantum batteries could quadruple qubit capacity in future computers
Researchers have proposed a theoretical approach to powering quantum computers of the future using quantum batteries.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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IBM researchers showed how GPUs can accelerate quantum workflows by tightly integrating classical GPU compute with quantum processing units (QPUs). This hybrid approach aims to boost performance and speed up real-world quantum applications.

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A glimpse at computing’s quantum-centric future
Researchers are already combining CPUs, GPUs, and QPUs into demonstrations of quantum-centric supercomputing
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February 2, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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Physicists found a new way to link qubits using tiny imperfections in crystals, showing controlled defects can mediate interactions between quantum bits. This approach could simplify quantum processor design and improve connectivity in future systems.

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Physicists Discover a New Way To Connect Qubits Using Crystal Imperfections
A new study suggests that crystal defects in diamond may hold the key to scalable quantum interconnects. Connecting large numbers of quantum bits (qubits) into a working technology remains one of the ...
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February 1, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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A University of Vienna team showed tiny metal clusters (~8 nm, thousands of atoms) can behave like a quantum wave, not just particles, confirming quantum mechanics at much larger scales and setting new macroscopic superposition records.

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Metal Clumps in Quantum State: Vienna Research Team Breaks Records | Newswise
Can a small lump of metal be in a quantum state that extends over distant locations? A research team at the University of Vienna answers this question with a resounding yes. In the journal Nature, phy...
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January 31, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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By correlating measurements across intercity quantum sensors, they suppress local noise and false positives, which is what lets them confidently rule out whole regions of axion parameter space.

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January 31, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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As someone who’s spent a long time in this field, that’s exactly the right framing. Sensitivity alone isn’t enough — what makes this result meaningful is attribution.

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January 31, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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Researchers used distributed intercity quantum sensors to place new constraints on axion dark matter, showing how quantum networks can probe fundamental physics and cosmological mysteries with unprecedented sensitivity.

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Constraints on axion dark matter by distributed intercity quantum sensors - Nature
Amplification and optimal noise filtering in hyperpolarized noble-gas spins of observations from distributed intercity quantum sensors monitoring for unexpected transient rotations of polarized spins ...
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January 30, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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New Scientist highlights “quantum spookiness” — phenomena like entanglement and superposition — as one of the best ideas of the century, showing how counterintuitive quantum principles have reshaped physics and enabled emerging technologies.

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Embracing quantum spookiness: Best ideas of the century
The strange principle of quantum entanglement baffled Albert Einstein. Yet finally putting quantum weirdness to the ultimate test, and embracing the results, turned out to be a revolutionary idea
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January 29, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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Israel is investing heavily in quantum technology as global competition heats up, boosting research, startups, and defense innovation to secure a strategic edge in quantum computing and related capabilities on the world stage.

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Israel bets on quantum technology in computing arms race | The Jerusalem Post
Exactly where Israel will come out in the quantum race is still up in the air, but the Jewish state is right in the battle.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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Scientists engineered quantum proteins that can detect magnetic fields and radio frequencies inside cells with high sensitivity. This breakthrough merges quantum sensing with biology and could lead to new tools for medical and environmental monitoring

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Quantum proteins engineered for magnetic sensing
Oxford researchers create fluorescent proteins that respond to magnetic fields and radio waves, hinting at new ways to measure aging biology.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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New experiments have observed quantum superposition—the hallmark of quantum mechanics—in objects larger than atoms, showing wave-like behavior in clusters of thousands of atoms. This pushes quantum effects toward bigger, complex systems than before.

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Quantum effect observed for biggest objects yet
An experiment has broken the size record for an object exhibiting matter-wave interference — fuelling the debate about possible size constraints.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Rigetti is leaning on strategic partnerships to help accelerate reaching quantum scale, collaborating with industry and research groups to improve hardware, software, and ecosystem adoption as it works toward larger, more useful quantum systems.

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Will Strategic Partnerships Help Rigetti Reach Quantum Scale Faster?
RGTI is deepening partnerships across AI, academia and government to validate its quantum roadmap.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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IonQ is buying U.S. chipmaker SkyWater Technology for about $1.8B to build a fully integrated quantum computing and semiconductor platform. The deal aims to secure supply chains and accelerate fault-tolerant quantum progress.

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IonQ to Acquire SkyWater Technology
IonQ announced that the company has agreed to acquire SkyWater Technology in a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:11 PM