Infleqtion to Go Public Through Merger with Churchill Capital Corp X
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Infleqtion, a global leader in neutral atom–based quantum technology, and Churchill Capital Corp X (NASDAQ: CCCX), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement, with the aim to accelerate Infleqtion’s mission to commercialize quantum products that provide orders of magnitude […]
Penn Physicist Charles Kane Wins 2025 Lorentz Medal For Topological Insulator Research
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Physicist Charles Kane, of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts & Sciences (SAS), has been named the 2025 recipient of the Lorentz Medal. Awarded every four years by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, the medal is one of theoretical physics’ highest honors. Kane is being honored for his seminal research into […]
Quantum Leaders: Quantum is Moving From Lab to The Marketplace
Insider Brief Quantum computing is moving out of the laboratory and into commercial use, but experts also added that this new technology will complement, rather than replace the current classical computer environment. That was the message from a webinar, Exploring Real-World Use Cases in Quantum Technology, hosted by The Quantum Insider on Sept. 3, where […]
Superradiance Discovery Extends Quantum Entanglement Range 17-Fold
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Two researchers from the University of Namur’s Department of Physics, Professor Michaël Lobet and his PhD student Adrien Debacq, are taking a close look at a subject that fascinates the scientific community : superradiance in media with a refractive index close to zero. In an article published this summer in […]
China Refocuses Hong Kong Labs on Quantum and National Priorities
Insider Brief Hong Kong’s state-backed research labs have been overhauled to align more tightly with Beijing’s national technology ambitions, with new facilities dedicated to quantum research taking center stage. The restructuring reflects China’s broader shift to concentrate scientific resources on fields deemed vital in its rivalry with the United States. The transformation dismantles underperforming labs, […]
MOTH Launches Quantum Brush: A New Tool for Quantum-Driven Digital Art
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE – MOTH, a quantum technology company delivering the next era of media, entertainment and creativity, announces the launch of Quantum Brush, an open-source digital painting tool that brings quantum computing into the creative process. By translating brushstrokes into quantum algorithms, the tool allows artists to explore new visual styles shaped directly […]
Qubic Secures Nearly $1 Million Grant to Develop Advanced Quantum Amplifier Technology
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — – Qubic, a quantum technology company pioneering both enhanced radar and cryogenic amplifiers, today announces it has secured a $925,000 (CAD) grant from the Government of Canada through its department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) and the FABrIC program, administered by the Canadian Microelectronics Corporation (CMC). This funding […]
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory Enters Design Phase
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The U.S. National Science Foundation National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NSF NQVL) is coming into sharper focus with the selection of the first four teams that will design high-tech infrastructure to be broadly used across the country. NSF is investing $16 million in the four teams, with each receiving $4 million […]
Quantum World Tour Debuts in Malta, Europe’s Emerging Quantum Hub
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — The Quantum World Tour, a global initiative launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with The Quantum Insider, will debut its first episode with a spotlight on Malta, one of Europe’s agile and ambitious quantum ecosystems. The Malta episode will take place online on September 9, 2025 from […]
IonQ Advance in Synthetic Diamond Materials Accelerates Quantum Networking Scale and Production
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, today announced a significant breakthrough in creating essential hardware for building large-scale quantum networks and clustered compute. In collaboration with Element Six, a De Beers Group company specializing in synthetic diamond materials for industrial applications, the team has […]