
What is a quantum computer? - New Scientist
In a quantum computer, the basic unit of memory is a quantum bit or qubit. Qubits are made using physical systems, such as the spin of an electron or the orientation of a photon.
At last, we are discovering what quantum computers will be useful for
Jun 23, 2025 · Over the past decade, quantum computing has grown into a billion-dollar industry. Everyone seems to be investing in it, from tech giants, such as IBM and Google, to the US military. …
Quantum computers are finally on the verge of being useful
Sep 18, 2025 · And it is markedly different to the way quantum computing is often presented, where the emphasis is on experiments that showcase quantum computers outperforming classical computers in …
Qubits break quantum limit to encode information for longer
Dec 12, 2025 · Controlling qubits with quantum superpositions allows them to dramatically violate a fundamental limit and encode information for about five times longer during ...
Quantum computers need classical computing to be truly useful
Nov 21, 2025 · A vital ingredient for making quantum computers truly useful just might be conventional computers. That was the message from a gathering of researchers this month, which explained that …
Record-breaking quantum computer has more than 1000 qubits
Oct 24, 2023 · The world’s first quantum computer to exceed 1000 qubits has more than double that of the previous record holder, IBM’s Osprey machine, which has 433 qubits. Though having more …
Quantum computers have finally achieved unconditional supremacy
Sep 19, 2025 · Technology Quantum computers have finally achieved unconditional supremacy For the first time, researchers have mathematically proven that a quantum computer needs less …
IBM says it will build a practical quantum supercomputer by 2029
Jun 10, 2025 · The company has unveiled new innovations in quantum hardware and software that researchers hope will make quantum computing both error-proof and useful before the end of the …
Google says its quantum computer can reveal the structure of molecules
Oct 22, 2025 · A new quantum computing protocol may be able to augment a standard technique for understanding molecules in chemistry, biomedicine and materials science
Best quantum 'transistor' yet could lead to more accurate computers
Jun 2, 2025 · A new record has been set for extremely precise control over qubits, the building blocks of quantum computers. This advance could lead to quantum computers that make fewer errors – if it …