Quantum Newton's cradle set to level up computing

Sending quantum information through a chain of qubits, like energy through a Newton's cradle, could be the key to faster operations and take quantum computing to the next level.

Researchers examine social media's impact on narcissistic traits

Researchers at the University of Huddersfield have developed a new theoretical framework exploring whether social media recommendation systems may contribute to the amplification of narcissistic ...
Quanta Magazine

A Master of the Traveling Salesperson Problem Finds His Own Path

Shayan Oveis Gharan has won the Abacus Medal for using tools from across mathematics to boost the power of algorithms.

The exact center of Iowa was unknown. Until one student found it.

Inside the surprising RAGBRAI-inspired story of an Iowa mystery that led to the state's true center ― and one farm family's ...
Interesting Engineering

US pursues utility-scale quantum computers with new $125M DARPA validation deal

PsiQuantum wins a $125 million DARPA agreement to test its plans for utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers.