Aalto University physicists in Finland have set a new benchmark in quantum computing by achieving a record-breaking millisecond coherence in a transmon qubit — nearly doubling prior limits. This development not only opens the door to far more powerful and…
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This flat chip uses twisted light to reveal hidden images
Using advanced metasurfaces, researchers can now twist light to uncover hidden images and detect molecular handedness, potentially revolutionizing data encryption, biosensing, and drug safety. This article has been indexed from Hacking News — ScienceDaily Read the original article: This flat…
Quantum computers just beat classical ones — Exponentially and unconditionally
A research team has achieved the holy grail of quantum computing: an exponential speedup that’s unconditional. By using clever error correction and IBM’s powerful 127-qubit processors, they tackled a variation of Simon’s problem, showing quantum machines are now breaking free…
Quantum computers just got an upgrade – and it’s 10× more efficient
Chalmers engineers built a pulse-driven qubit amplifier that’s ten times more efficient, stays cool, and safeguards quantum states—key for bigger, better quantum machines. This article has been indexed from Hacking News — ScienceDaily Read the original article: Quantum computers just…
Quantum computers just got an upgrade – and it’s 10× more efficient
Chalmers engineers built a pulse-driven qubit amplifier that’s ten times more efficient, stays cool, and safeguards quantum states—key for bigger, better quantum machines. This article has been indexed from Hacking News — ScienceDaily Read the original article: Quantum computers just…
Quantum dice: Scientists harness true randomness from entangled photons
Scientists at NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have created CURBy, a cutting-edge quantum randomness beacon that draws on the intrinsic unpredictability of quantum entanglement to produce true random numbers. Unlike traditional methods, CURBy is traceable, transparent, and verifiable…
Quantum breakthrough: ‘Magic states’ now easier, faster, and way less noisy
Quantum computing just got a significant boost thanks to researchers at the University of Osaka, who developed a much more efficient way to create “magic states”—a key component for fault-tolerant quantum computers. By pioneering a low-level, or “level-zero,” distillation method,…
Scientists create ‘universal translator’ for quantum tech
Scientists at UBC have devised a chip-based device that acts as a “universal translator” for quantum computers, converting delicate microwave signals to optical ones and back with minimal loss and noise. This innovation preserves crucial quantum entanglement and works both…
Scientists just took a big step toward the quantum internet
A team of Danish and German scientists has launched a major project to create new technology that could form the foundation of the future quantum internet. They re using a rare element called erbium along with silicon chips like the…
Smart home devices used to monitor domestic workers raise safety concerns
The growing use of smart home devices is undermining the privacy and safety of domestic workers. New research reveals how surveillance technologies reinforce a sense of constant monitoring and control by domestic workers’ employers, increasing their vulnerability and impacting their…
Privacy-aware building automation
Researchers developed a framework to enable decentralized artificial intelligence-based building automation with a focus on privacy. The system enables AI-powered devices like cameras and interfaces to cooperate directly, using a new form of device-to-device communication. In doing so, it eliminates…
Our DNA is at risk of hacking, warn scientists
According to new research next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) — the same technology which is powering the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, and gene research — could become a prime target for hackers. This article has been…
Researchers demonstrate the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure communication over a quantum network
Researchers have successfully demonstrated the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure transfer of data over a quantum communications network, including the UK’s first long-distance quantum-secured video call. This article has been indexed from Hacking News — ScienceDaily Read the original article: Researchers…
Researchers demonstrate the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure communication over a quantum network
Researchers have successfully demonstrated the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure transfer of data over a quantum communications network, including the UK’s first long-distance quantum-secured video call. This article has been indexed from Hacking News — ScienceDaily Read the original article: Researchers…
Researchers find a way to shield quantum information from ‘noise’
Researchers have discovered a way to protect quantum information from environmental disruptions, offering hope for more reliable future technologies. This article has been indexed from Hacking News — ScienceDaily Read the original article: Researchers find a way to shield quantum…
Engineer develops new security protocol to protect miniaturized wireless medical implants from cyberthreats
Scientists recently unveiled a first-of-its-kind authentication protocol for wireless, battery-free, ultraminiaturized implants that ensures these devices remain protected while still allowing emergency access. This article has been indexed from Hacking News — ScienceDaily Read the original article: Engineer develops new…
Record-breaking 12,900 km ultra-secure quantum satellite link
Scientists have successfully established the world’s longest intercontinental ultra-secure quantum satellite link, spanning 12,900 km. Using the Chinese quantum microsatellite Jinan-1, launched into low Earth orbit, this milestone marks the first-ever quantum satellite communication link established in the Southern Hemisphere.…
Researchers combine holograms and AI to create uncrackable optical encryption system
Researchers developed a new optical system that uses holograms to encode information, creating a level of encryption that traditional methods cannot penetrate. This article has been indexed from Hacking News — ScienceDaily Read the original article: Researchers combine holograms and…
Quantum: Calculating error-free more easily with two codes
Various methods are used to correct errors in quantum computers. Not all operations can be implemented equally well with different correction codes. Therefore, a research team has developed a method and implemented it experimentally for the first time, with which…
Record cold quantum refrigerator paves way for reliable quantum computers
Quantum computers require extreme cooling to perform reliable calculations. One of the challenges preventing quantum computers from entering society is the difficulty of freezing the qubits to temperatures close to absolute zero. Now, researchers have engineered a new type of…