Explore the potential, challenges, and future of Quantum Computing.
Quantum Computing
Microsoft has announced a major breakthrough in quantum computing with the unveiling of the Majorana 1 processor, a quantum chip that could revolutionize industrial-scale problem-solving. After 17 years of research, the company has successfully developed a new material and architecture that could pave the way for quantum computers with unprecedented
Quantum Computing
Quantum computing, often described as the “holy grail” of technology, promises unprecedented computing power. However, high fault rates have kept the technology from scaling effectively. Paris-based startup Alice&Bob aims to tackle this challenge head-on. The company has secured €100 million ($104 million) in a Series B funding round
Business Insights
Alphabet stock soars on Tuesday, driven by a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing and growing confidence in the company’s AI tools and future growth. On Monday, Alphabet unveiled its Willow chip, a leap forward in quantum technology. The chip performed a benchmark computation test in under five minutes—a
Quantum Computing
Google has unveiled its new quantum computing chip, “Willow”, which claims to solve problems in just five minutes that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers a staggering 10 septillion years to complete. This marks a significant milestone in the race for practical quantum computing – a field poised to revolutionize
Quantum Computing
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, have made a groundbreaking discovery in quantum computing. They developed a method to produce entangled photon pairs using ultra-thin materials, shrinking the size of critical quantum components by up to 1,000 times. This innovation could lead to simpler, more compact quantum systems
Space
In November 2024, scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory achieved the largest-ever simulation of the universe using the Frontier supercomputer. This simulation encompassed a volume exceeding 31 billion cubic megaparsecs, providing unprecedented insights into cosmic evolution and the role of dark matter. The project, part of the ExaSky initiative, utilized
Energy
Nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun, has long been a goal for generating clean and virtually limitless energy on Earth. Recent advancements suggest that achieving practical fusion power may be closer than previously anticipated. Progress in Fusion Research The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a major international project
Military & Defense
The United States has unveiled El Capitan, the world’s fastest supercomputer, at the SC Conference for supercomputing in Atlanta, Georgia. Designed to maintain the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, El Capitan marks a major milestone in computational power. A New Era of Simulated Testing Following
Data Analytics
In the era of digitization, the term "big data" has emerged as a pivotal concept that has transformed how we collect, process, and derive insights from information. Big data refers to the colossal and complex volumes of data generated from various sources, including online interactions, sensors, devices, and
Semiconductors
The semiconductor industry has been at the forefront of technological advancements, shaping the modern world as we know it. From smartphones and laptops to self-driving cars and artificial intelligence, semiconductors are the building blocks of nearly every electronic device. As we move into the future, the semiconductor industry is poised
Quantum Computing
Quantum computing is an emerging field of technology that holds immense potential for revolutionizing various aspects of business operations. Unlike classical computers that use bits to represent information as zeros or ones, quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits, which can represent multiple states simultaneously. This unique property of qubits