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Quantum Leap: D-Wave’s Breakthrough in the Realm of Real-World Quantum Supremacy
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Quantum Leap: D-Wave’s Breakthrough in the Realm of Real-World Quantum Supremacy

D-Wave Quantum Inc. has achieved quantum supremacy with the Advantage2 annealing quantum computer, significantly surpassing classical computation capabilities. The Advantage2 excelled in solving quantum dynamics in magnetic materials, a task that conventional Frontier supercomputer would take nearly a million years to accomplish.
March 13, 2025
Quantum Revolution: How D-Wave’s Processor is Shaping the Future of Computing
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Quantum Revolution: How D-Wave’s Processor is Shaping the Future of Computing

D-Wave’s new Advantage2 quantum processor marks a significant achievement in solving complex magnetism problems faster than classical supercomputers. This breakthrough demonstrates a quantum advantage in practical physics, specifically in modeling electron spin interactions in materials. D-Wave focuses on specialized quantum computing, using
March 12, 2025
Quantum Leap or Quantum Flop? The Battle Over Microsoft’s New Chip Ignites Scientific Feuds
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Quantum Leap or Quantum Flop? The Battle Over Microsoft’s New Chip Ignites Scientific Feuds

Microsoft claims a breakthrough in quantum computing with a chip using Majorana fermions to stabilize qubits, promising enhanced reliability and scalability. Skepticism arises from the scientific community, with critics like Professor Sergey Frolov questioning the foundational physics of Microsoft’s claims. Dr. Henry
March 12, 2025
The Quantum Leap: UK’s Bold Investment in a Revolutionary Future
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The Quantum Leap: UK’s Bold Investment in a Revolutionary Future

Innovate UK invests over £12 million in 10 quantum technology projects, aiming to lead globally in quantum innovation. Key focus areas include quantum communication, error correction, and advanced quantum networks. Vector Photonics’ QUDITS2 project seeks to transform data storage using qudits. Alter
March 12, 2025
Quantum Leap: The Breakthrough That Could Change Computing Forever
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Quantum Leap: The Breakthrough That Could Change Computing Forever

The Advantage2 annealing quantum computer prototype, developed by SkyWater Technology and D-Wave Quantum, represents a new era in technology, surpassing conventional supercomputers. Constructed at SkyWater’s Bloomington foundry, the quantum computer has achieved a milestone by simulating complex magnetic materials, a task previously
March 12, 2025
Quantum Leap: How a New Breakthrough Could Redefine Supercomputing
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Quantum Leap: How a New Breakthrough Could Redefine Supercomputing

SkyWater Technology and D-Wave Quantum unveiled the Advantage2™ annealing quantum computer prototype, pushing quantum computing into new realms. This advanced quantum processor, developed at SkyWater’s Minnesota fab, showcases quantum supremacy by outperforming classical supercomputers in simulating complex magnetic materials. The collaboration between
March 12, 2025
Unlocking the Secrets Hidden in DNA: How Genetic Discoveries are Transforming Women’s Health
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Unlocking the Secrets Hidden in DNA: How Genetic Discoveries are Transforming Women’s Health

Groundbreaking research in Estonia and Finland reveals nearly 200 genetic markers shaping women’s reproductive health, including conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis. Scientists have identified 83 previously unknown genetic loci, offering new insights into diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Findings include genes
March 12, 2025
A Quantum Leap Forward: Alice & Bob’s Revolutionary Cat Qubits Edge Closer to Error-Free Computing
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A Quantum Leap Forward: Alice & Bob’s Revolutionary Cat Qubits Edge Closer to Error-Free Computing

Alice & Bob have achieved a significant advancement in quantum computing with cat qubit technology, improving fault tolerance through a technique called “squeezing.” Squeezing addresses bit-flip errors without increasing phase-flip errors, offering a 160-fold enhancement in error protection. Bit-flip lifetime of squeezed
March 12, 2025
Are Quantum and AI Teaming Up to Revolutionize Our Future?
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Are Quantum and AI Teaming Up to Revolutionize Our Future?

The convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence hints at a technological revolution, promising transformative breakthroughs in various industries. Quantum computing, with its potential to reveal nature’s deepest secrets, could significantly impact sectors like pharmaceuticals and finance by expanding analytical capabilities. Skepticism
March 12, 2025
Meet the Trailblazing Innovators Revolutionizing Life and Work: 2025 GeekWire Awards Finalists
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Meet the Trailblazing Innovators Revolutionizing Life and Work: 2025 GeekWire Awards Finalists

The 2025 GeekWire Awards celebrate transformative innovations from the Pacific Northwest’s tech hub, emphasizing the vital role of technology in daily life and professional fields. Lassen Peak debuts a pioneering handheld concealed weapon detection system using terahertz frequency imaging radar, enhancing public
March 11, 2025
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