Quantum

Europe’s quantum technology potential is strong, but its fragmented strategy is slowing the process

Europe is home to 32% of the world’s quantum tech companies, with the majority based in the EU. This puts Europe ahead of the United States (around 25%) and significantly ahead of China (5%) in terms of the number of companies.

Cambridge scientists unlock quantum secret that could transform solar power

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered a previously unknown quantum mechanism in an organic semiconductor that could significantly enhance the capture and conversion of solar energy into electricity.

Molecular coating boosts single-photon purity in tungsten diselenide

Northwestern University researchers develop a molecular coating for tungsten diselenide, boosting single-photon emission purity by 87%, advancing quantum technology reliability.

The importance of the smallest: Quantum mechanics rules

From the birth of quantum mechanics to the cutting edge of nanoscience and the deepest reaches of fundamental physics, this article explores how our understanding of the universe has evolved—from the scale of everyday experience down to the Planck length.

Historic US-UK deal to accelerate AI drug discovery, quantum and nuclear research

A new US-UK tech prosperity deal will accelerate AI drug discovery with significant investment in quantum and nuclear.

ERC grantee Christophe Salomon wins 2025 Balzan Prize for work in atomic clock

Christophe Salomon, a physicist and recipient of a European Research Council (ERC) grant, has been awarded the 2025 Balzan Prize for his research on ultra-cold atoms and the development of next-generation atomic clocks.

Europe’s deep tech renaissance closes Silicon Valley’s innovation gap

Ion Hauer, Principal at APEX Ventures, discusses how Europe’s Deep Tech Renaissance can bridge the innovation gap with Silicon Valley.

Scientists unlock quantum version of Bayes’ rule in physics breakthrough

An international team of researchers have successfully derived a quantum version of Bayes’ rule, a cornerstone of probability theory.

Scientists use ultrafast lasers and terahertz radiation to explore quantum effects at the nanoscale

A team of researchers at Argonne National Laboratory has developed a groundbreaking technique that allows them to explore quantum behaviour in materials at a tiny scale, just a few nanometers from the surface.

Johns Hopkins develops quantum sensor for early disease detection

Engineers have pioneered a method to detect molecular vibrations using quantum sensors, potentially revolutionising early disease diagnosis.

University of Warwick develops quantum diamond sensor for cancer detection

Researchers at the University of Warwick have created a quantum diamond sensor, a diamond-based magnetometer capable of accurately detecting cancer cells.

The University of Colorado Denver engineers develop quantum breakthrough

A new advancement in quantum technology is emerging from the University of Colorado Denver, where an electrical engineering professor has developed a silicon-based chip capable of generating powerful electromagnetic fields.

Quantum “Starry night”: Physicists observe exotic vortices in a quantum fluid for the first time

Physicists have taken inspiration from Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” to describe a breakthrough discovery in quantum physics.

Quantum behaviours: Atomic orbitals unlock ‘frustration’ in materials

Columbia University researchers have discovered a new way to create quantum materials. By utilising the chemistry of atomic orbitals, they've found a novel source of "frustration" that leads to complex quantum behaviours

Quantum study harnesses wave-particle duality for innovative imaging

A groundbreaking quantum study from Stevens Institute of Technology has created a formula that precisely quantifies the "wave-ness" and "particle-ness" of quantum objects, enabling innovative quantum imaging with undetected photons.

Pioneering quantum biology and medicine with the $21 Million Berggren Center

The University of Chicago has received a $21 million gift from philanthropist Thea Berggren to establish the Berggren Center for Quantum Biology and Medicine. This groundbreaking center will merge quantum engineering with biology to revolutionise medicine, aiming to unlock new insights for diagnostics and therapies.

Using atomic motion for quantum breakthrough

A team of physicists at Caltech have discovered a new way to use the natural motion of atoms to store and process quantum information.

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