There’s only a few days left in the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, but we’re still finding plenty to celebrate here at Physics World HQ thanks to a long list of groundbreaking ...

The quantum computing industry is advancing, but is it advancing fast enough? While we constantly hear claims like a quantum computer could be 20,000 times faster, the actual physical processors — the ...

Scientists say they've developed a breakthrough 3D wiring solution that allows a 100-fold increase in the number of quantum bits (qubits) a quantum computing chip can support. The new architecture, ...

Quantum computing is still in its infancy, with D-Wave Quantum and IBM competing to deliver tech capable of widespread adoption. D-Wave's annealing quantum computers can surpass the abilities of ...

Sydney, Australia – December 3, 2025 (U.S.) – Quantum Brilliance, a diamond-based quantum technology company, today announced that Brian Wong has been appointed as the independent board chair. Wong ...

A tiny device that entangles light and electrons without super-cooling could revolutionize quantum tech in cryptography, computing, and AI. Present-day quantum computers are big, expensive, and ...

Scientists at the University of Chicago and partner institutions have demonstrated a new type of molecular qubit that operates at standard telecommunications wavelengths. The breakthrough could enable ...

Molecule-based magnets like vanadium tetracyanoethylene are extremely sensitive to air, impeding their use in practical quantum devices. Researchers coated vanadium tetracyanoethylene with an ...

Quantum devices that measure Earth's magnetic fields could help replace GPS—if researchers can figure out how to tell when such devices are working well, or even at all. A Pentagon contract suggests ...

The year isn't over yet, but we've already seen record-breaking quantum computers, skyrocketing levels of investment, and demonstrations of real-world benefits. In all the hype about AI it can be easy ...