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A record-breaking experiment shows that a cluster of thousands of atoms can act like a wave as well as a particle

Cryogenic 4D-STEM reveals how charge density waves form, fragment, and persist across a phase transition.

  A new technical paper titled “QMC: Efficient SLM Edge Inference via Outlier-Aware Quantization and Emergent Memories Co-Design” was published by researchers at University of California San Diego and San Diego State University. Abstract “Deploying Small Language Models (SLMs) on edge platforms is critical for real-time, privacy-sensitive generative AI, yet constrained by memory, latency, and... » read more The post Outlier-aware Quantization Framework Co-designed With Heterogeneous NVM For SLM Deployment on Edge Platforms (UCSD et al.) appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.

Powerful quantum effects can combine to create something entirely new. Continue reading A new quantum state of matter could power future technologies on Tech Explorist.

First experimental observation of matter-wave diffraction in a short-lived electron-positron atom. Continue reading This strange atom just acted like a Quantum wave on Tech Explorist.

“Elegant” result has implications for a quantum internet The post Encrypted qubits can be cloned and stored in multiple locations appeared first on Physics World.

Fears of quantum computing breaking the back of blockchains are getting more realistic.

Ethereum developers to launch biweekly sessions on quantum-resistant transactions as Foundation commits $2 million in new funding to harden core cryptography.

Some investors have revived concerns that quantum computing could threaten bitcoin, but analysts and developers say recent price weakness reflects market structure.

EF researcher Justin Drake says a new post quantum team will drive wallet safety upgrades, research prizes and test networks as quantum timelines shorten.

A new study uncovers how tiny misalignments in quantum communication links can quietly undermine security. Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a next generation method for protecting digital communications by drawing on the fundamental behavior of quantum particles. Instead of relying on mathematical complexity alone, QKD allows two users to establish a shared secret key in [...]

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:LAES) is one of the Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy for 2026. On January 14, the company announced that it entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding, leading to exclusive negotiations with the shareholders of Quobly SAS to make an initial minority investment and, if successful, acquire a majority stake in QUOBLY. […]

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) is one of the Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy for 2026. On January 8, Rosenblatt lifted its price objective on the company’s stock to $43 from $40, while keeping a “Buy” rating, as reported by The Fly. According to the analyst, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) delivered 2 major positives, including a […]

Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:QUBT) is one of the Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy for 2026. On January 15, Rosenblatt initiated coverage of the company’s stock with a “Buy” rating and a price objective of $22, as reported by The Fly. The analyst highlighted the company’s quantum assets across photonics, compute, security, and sensing, as well as its thin-film […]

Quantum computers, systems that process information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, are expected to outperform classical computers on some complex tasks. Over the past few decades, many physicists and quantum engineers have tried to demonstrate the advantages of quantum systems over their classical counterparts on specific types of computations.

US Customs and Border Protection is paying General Dynamics to create prototype “quantum sensors,” to be used with an AI database to detect fentanyl and other narcotics.

The Center for Coastal Studies' Marine Animal Entanglement Response team is continuing efforts after responding last weekend in Cape Cod Bay. The post Public urged to report sightings of entangled right whale appeared first on Boston.com.

Researchers have demonstrated how quantum mechanical entanglement can be used to measure several physical parameters simultaneously with greater precision.

Some Bitcoiners are “highly skeptical” that quantum computing is to blame for Bitcoin’s sideways price action, while others argue it's a major issue.

Entangled atoms, separated in space, are giving scientists a powerful new way to measure the world with stunning precision. Researchers from the University of Basel and the Laboratoire Kastler Brossel have shown that quantum entanglement can be used to measure multiple physical quantities at the same time with greater accuracy than previously possible. What Makes [...]

The independent advisory board, comprising researchers and industry experts, plans to publish papers on digital-security risks and guidance for developers, organizations and users.

In quantum metrology, entangled states of many-particle systems are investigated to enhance measurement precision of the most precise clocks and field sensors. Whereas single-parameter quantum metrology is well established, joint multiparameter ...

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Forms Quantum Computing Advisory Board as Bitcoin Security Concerns Grow Coinbase has launched an Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain to proactively safeguard Bitcoin and other digital assets against potential future quantum threats. This post Coinbase Forms Quantum Computing Advisory Board as Bitcoin Security Concerns Grow first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Researchers at the University of Basel and the Laboratoire Kastler Brossel have demonstrated how quantum mechanical entanglement can be used to measure several physical parameters simultaneously with greater precision.

Author(s): Lucas Marcogliese, Ouviyan Sabapathy, Rudolf Richter, Jhih-Sian Tu, Dominique Bougeard, and Lars R. SchreiberStrain engineering and electric field control are key to optimizing the properties of electron-spin qubits hosted in electrostatically defined Si/Si-Ge quantum dots, and compared to thick Si-Ge heterostructures, thin Si/Si-Ge membranes offer more control. This article reports the fabrication of micrometer-thick Si/Si-Ge heterostructures suspended by a silicon substrate over an area of a few hundred micrometers. The authors characterize the elastic properties of these membranes and identify two mechanical modes useful for strain-field engineering, which helps to increase the valley splitting and thus the coherence time and shuttling fidelity of electron spins. [Phys. Rev. Applied 25, 014054] Published Thu Jan 22, 2026

In this article, we will discuss the 10 Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy for 2026. Sylvia Jablonski, CEO, CIO & Co-Founder of Defiance ETFs, recently appeared on CNBC Television and highlighted that the investing public is now witnessing real-world use cases of quantum computing. She noted the promising trial, in which HSBC, while working […]

Scientists have created 3D printed surfaces featuring intricate textures that can be used to bounce unwanted gas particles away from quantum sensors, allowing useful particles like atoms to be delivered more efficiently, which could help improve measurement accuracy.

Scientists have created 3D printed surfaces featuring intricate textures that can be used to bounce unwanted gas particles away from quantum sensors, allowing useful particles like atoms to be delivered more efficiently, which could help improve measurement accuracy.

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Quantum computers, systems that process information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, could reliably tackle various computational problems that cannot be solved by classical computers. These systems process information in the form of qubits, units of information that can exist in two states at once (0 and 1).

Bitcoin’s 20-year quantum timeline collapses. 25% of the Bitcoin supply sits in vulnerable addresses requiring urgent migration.

Photonics West presentations compare three complementary hybrid laser architectures.

Pioneering research physicists in Spain, Germany, Italy and Austria tell Computer Weekly about their breakthroughs, dilemmas and the immense challenges on the road to a quantum internet

Quantum computers could rapidly solve complex problems that would take the most powerful classical supercomputers decades to unravel.

When quantum spins interact, they can produce collective behaviors that defy long-standing expectations. Researchers have now shown that the Kondo effect behaves very differently depending on spin size. In systems with small spins, it suppresses magnetism, but when spins are larger, it actually promotes magnetic order. This discovery uncovers a new quantum boundary with major implications for future materials.

Scientists are learning how to temporarily reshape materials by nudging their internal quantum rhythms instead of blasting them with extreme lasers. By harnessing excitons, short-lived energy pairs that naturally form inside semiconductors, researchers can alter how electrons behave using far less energy than before. This approach achieves powerful quantum effects without damaging the material, overcoming a major barrier that has limited progress for years.

Using directed evolution, scientists engineered protein sensors that interact with magnetic fields and radio waves, marking what they claim is one of the first practical applications of quantum effects. The post Engineered Proteins Use Quantum Spin Resonance for Biological Sensing in Bacteria appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

Research in the lab of UC Santa Barbara materials professor Stephen Wilson is focused on understanding the fundamental physics behind unusual states of matter and developing materials that can host the kinds of properties needed for quantum functionalities.

Light and matter can remain at separate temperatures even while interacting with each other for long periods, according to new research that could help scale up an emerging quantum computing approach in which photons and atoms play a central role.

Author(s): Vijay Balasubramanian, Monica Jinwoo Kang, Charlie Cummings, Chitraang Murdia, and Simon F. RossTime-symmetric holographic states may never have purely GHZ-like entanglement. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 136, 031602] Published Tue Jan 20, 2026

Author(s): N. Cooper, D. Johnson, B. Hopton, M. Overton, D. Stupple, A. Bratu, E. Wilson, J. Robinson, L. Coles, M. Papastavrou, and L. HackermuellerControlling high-vacuum gas dynamics is critical to many technologies, especially for portable quantum sensors. This article shows how purpose-designed surface textures can influence high-vacuum particle propagation in controlled ways to improve device performance. Using 3D printing to experimentally realize such textures in ultrahigh-vacuum-compatible materials, the authors show an example application in which textured surfaces are able to triple the pumping rate of a nonevaporable getter pump. This approach offers significant technical advantage in numerous high-vacuum settings, and will be of particular benefit to portable quantum technologies. [Phys. Rev. Applied 25, 014047] Published Wed Jan 21, 2026

Atomic-scale defects in 2D materials show terahertz spin splitting, pointing to robust spin qubits and single-photon emitters at higher temperatures.

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, physicists from the University of Vienna and the University of Duisburg-Essen show that even massive nanoparticles consisting of thousands of sodium atoms follow the rules of quantum mechanics. The experiment is currently one of the best tests of quantum mechanics on a macroscopic scale.

A team of researchers led by the University of Warwick has developed the first unified framework for detecting "spacetime fluctuations"—tiny, random distortions in the fabric of spacetime that appear in many attempts to unite quantum physics and gravity.

Experiments reveal that metallic nanoparticles thousands of atoms wide can exist in quantum superposition, providing a stringent test of quantum mechanics.

Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered that atomic-scale substitutional dopants in ultra-thin two-dimensional (2D) materials can act as stable quantum systems operating at terahertz (THz) frequencies.

A new study shows how frustrated magnetic interactions in a triangular lattice create unconventional, fluctuating states for quantum technologies.

Oxford researchers create fluorescent proteins that respond to magnetic fields and radio waves, hinting at new ways to measure aging biology. An Oxford-led team has engineered proteins that can be “seen” not only with light, but with magnetic fields and radio waves, using a quantum mechanical process deliberately built into the biomolecule itself. Published in […] The post Quantum proteins engineered for magnetic sensing appeared first on Longevity.Technology.

The Quantum Advantage Challenge offers a 0.25 BTC wallet prize to anyone who can answer a specialized problem that can be solved in under two hours on today’s quantum hardware.

A research team led by the University of Oxford's Department of Engineering Science has shown it is possible to engineer a quantum mechanical process inside proteins, opening the door to a new class of quantum-enabled biological technologies.

Quantum technologies, systems that process, transfer or store information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, could tackle some real-world problems faster and more effectively than their classical counterparts. In recent years, some engineers have been focusing their efforts on the development of quantum communication systems, which could eventually enable the creation of a "quantum internet" (i.e., an equivalent of the internet in which information is shared via quantum physical effects).

In order to make quantum computers large and stable enough to fulfill their promises, researchers are developing trapped-ion quantum computers based on ultra-compact photonic chips. While these devices offer greater scalability than existing systems that rely on bulky optical equipment, the issue of cooling has been a significant stumbling block. To address this, researchers at MIT and MIT Lincoln Laboratory have found a way to cool trapped ions using photonic chips, achieving cooling to about 10× below the limit of standard laser cooling. Key to the technique is a photonic chip that incorporates precisely designed antennas to manipulate beams of tightly focused, intersecting light. The researchers’ initial...

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 21, 2026 Quantum mechanics describes a microscopic world in which particles exist in a superposition of states, being in multiple places and configurations at once, encoded in a mathematical object called a wavefunction. But this picture clashes with everyday experience, where objects appear in definite locations and configurations, never in superpositions. To account for this, standard quantum the

Even very slight environmental noise, such as microscopic vibrations or magnetic field fluctuations a hundred times smaller than Earth's magnetic field, can be catastrophic for quantum computing experiments with trapped ions.

One of the discoveries that fundamentally distinguished the emerging field of quantum physics from classical physics was the

As mRNA based therapeutics move beyond the early vaccine successes to encompass diverse modalities, manufacturers face rising expectations to deliver products with consistent purity and quality. This raised bar is in turn forcing the evolution of traditional purification and quantitation processes to address manufacturing challenges. The post Key Strategies for dsRNA Control and Quantitation in Emerging mRNA Modalities appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

A hundred years ago, quantum mechanics was a radical theory that baffled even the brightest minds. Today, it's the backbone of technologies that shape our lives, from lasers and microchips to quantum computers and secure communications.

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

Quantum mechanics is rich with paradoxes and contradictions. It describes a microscopic world in which particles exist in a superposition of states—being in multiple places and configurations all at once, defined mathematically by what physicists call a "wavefunction." But this runs counter to our everyday experience of objects that are either here or there, never both at the same time.

A team from UNIGE shows that it is possible to determine the state of a quantum system from indirect measurements when it is coupled to its environment.

A new unified theory connects two fundamental domains of modern quantum physics: It joins two opposite views of how a single exotic particle behaves in a many-body system, namely as a mobile or static impurity among a large number of fermions, a so-called Fermi sea.

D-Wave Quantum shares are trading lower Tuesday morning despite officially completed its acquisition of Quantum Circuits read more

Quantum computers could revolutionize everything from drug discovery to business analytics—but their incredible power also makes them surprisingly vulnerable. New research from Penn State warns that today’s quantum machines are not just futuristic tools, but potential gold mines for hackers. The study reveals that weaknesses can exist not only in software, but deep within the physical hardware itself, where valuable algorithms and sensitive data may be exposed.

Quantum computers could rapidly solve complex problems that would take the most powerful classical supercomputers decades to unravel. But they’ll need to be large and stable enough to efficiently perform operations. To meet this challenge, researchers at MIT and elsewhere are developing trapped-ion quantum computers based on ultra-compact photonic chips. These chip-based systems offer a […] The post Efficient cooling method could enable chip-based trapped-ion quantum computers appeared first on MIT Physics.

The mystery of quantum phenomena inside materials—such as superconductivity, where electric current flows without energy loss—lies in when electrons move together and when they break apart. KAIST researchers have succeeded in directly observing the moments when electrons form and dissolve ordered patterns.

Electrons are usually described as particles, but in a rare quantum material, that picture completely breaks down. Quantum physics shows that particles do not behave like solid objects with fixed positions. Instead, they also act like waves, which means their exact location in space cannot be pinned down. Even so, in many practical situations, scientists [...]

Quantum technologies are cutting-edge systems that can process, transfer, or store information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, particularly a phenomenon known as quantum entanglement. Entanglement entails a correlation between two or more distant particles, whereby measuring the state of one also defines the state of the others.

Lightwave Logic, a developer of electro-optic (EO) polymer technology, and QPICs, a newly established foundry dedicated to advancing photonic integrated circuit (PIC) based quantum technology as part of the Quantum Tech Hub initiative in Colorado, have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the use of electro-optic polymers for the commercialization of photonic quantum circuits. Per the agreement, QPICs will develop process design kits (PDKs) with Lightwave Logic’s proprietary polymer platform and encapsulation processes with the goal of accelerating PIC production timelines for quantum computing customers. The availability of the PDK will allow these customers to design custom solutions based on silicon circuits...

Quantum effects in Kondo lattices can determine whether a system behaves magnetically or non-magnetically, opening new avenues for designing future quantum materials and technologies.

UBS has identified several key quantum computing stocks that are leading the industry, with the technology offering "extraordinary potential." read more

Scientists developed a theory linking mobile and static behaviors of a particle in a Fermi sea, explaining quasiparticles and quantum states.

Quantum materials can behave in surprising ways when many tiny spins act together, producing effects that don’t exist in single particles. In condensed matter physics, some of the most surprising behavior appears only when many quantum particles interact as a group. Individual quantum spins can behave predictably on their own, but when they influence one [...]

Collective behavior is an unusual phenomenon in condensed-matter physics. When quantum spins interact together as a system, they produce unique effects not seen in individual particles. Understanding how quantum spins interact to produce this behavior is central to modern condensed-matter physics.

In a groundbreaking stride towards revolutionizing the field of optical imaging, researchers Wang, Sun, Li, and their colleagues have unveiled an innovative approach to sub-micron quantitative phase imaging (QPI) that promises unprecedented resolution and accuracy. Published in Light: Science & Applications, this study titled “Plan meta-objective for sub-micron quantitative phase imaging” offers a transformative framework […]

Researchers from the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Science and the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) are prioritizing collaboration over competition to advance quantum computer development and the field of quantum information. They are doing this through Open Quantum Design (OQD), a non-profit organization that boasts the world's first open-source, full stack quantum computer.

As commercial interest in quantum technologies accelerates, entrepreneurial minds at the University of Waterloo are not waiting for opportunities—they are creating them.

Early diagnosis and noninvasive monitoring of neurological disorders require sensitivity to elusive cellular-level alterations that emerge much earlier than volumetric changes observable with millimeter-resolution medical imaging.

Nanomechanical systems developed at TU Wien have now reached a level of precision and miniaturization that will allow them to be used in ultra-high-resolution atomic force microscopes in the future. Their new findings are published in the journal Advanced Materials Technologies.

Exciting electronic characteristics emerge when scientists stack 2D materials on top of each other and give the top layer a little twist.

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is an emerging communication technology that utilizes quantum mechanics principles to ensure highly secure communication between two parties. It enables the sender and receiver to generate a shared secret key over a channel that may be monitored by an attacker. Any attempt to eavesdrop introduces detectable errors in the quantum signals, allowing communicating parties to detect if communication is compromised via QKD protocols.

Scientists have uncovered hidden magnetic order inside the pseudogap, bringing us closer to engineering high-temperature superconductors. Physicists have identified a connection between magnetism and an unusual state of matter known as the pseudogap. This phase appears in some quantum materials at temperatures just above where they become superconductors. The discovery may help scientists design new [...]

Replication is a cornerstone of science, yet even in the natural sciences, attempts to reproduce results do not always succeed. Quantum computing promises machines that can solve certain problems far beyond today’s computers, but it faces a stubborn obstacle: quantum information is extremely fragile. One proposed solution is topological quantum computing, a still hypothetical approach [...]

Researchers demonstrate a powerful new approach to Floquet engineering, which for decades has sought to imbue 'trivial' materials with exotic quantum properties.

How BTQ’s Bitcoin-like quantum testnet highlights where post-quantum risks may emerge and why mitigation is an engineering challenge.

One of the discoveries that fundamentally distinguished the emerging field of quantum physics from classical physics was the observation that matter behaves differently at the smallest scales. A key finding was wave-particle duality, the revelation that particles can exhibit wave-like properties.

Surfshark has introduced a new PQC layer on WireGuard, providing extra security against quantum threats. Here's why it matters.

Scientists have shown that it may be possible to transform materials simply by triggering internal quantum ripples rather than blasting them with intense light. Imagine being able to change what a material is capable of simply by shining light on it. That idea may sound like something out of science fiction, but it is exactly [...]

What if you could create new materials just by shining a light at them? To most, this sounds like science fiction or alchemy, but to physicists investigating the burgeoning field of Floquet engineering, this is the goal. With a periodic drive, like light, scientists can "dress up" the electronic structure of any material, altering its fundamental properties—such as turning a simple semiconductor into a superconductor.