Novo Nordisk Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Launch Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Targeting Biomedical Applications of Quantum Technologies and AI

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Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — In a new initiative that blends innovation in quantum technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) with clinical applications, the Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF), together with Cleveland Clinic, has launched the Cleveland Clinic – Denmark: Quantum-AI Biomedical Frontiers Fellowship Program. This program, crafted jointly by the Denmark-based NNF and Cleveland Clinic, is dedicated […]

Making (Quantum) Memories Together — NASA And Infleqtion Report Important Advance in Quantum Networks

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Insider Brief NASA, in collaboration with Infleqtion Inc., report they developed its first-ever quantum memory, marking a pivotal step towards establishing large-scale quantum networks, according to a NASA article. This advance, spearheaded by researchers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and at quantum technology company Infleqtion could be a step toward establishing secure space […]

Bright Prospects For Engineering Quantum Light

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Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Computers benefit greatly from being connected to the internet, so we might ask: What good is a quantum computer without a quantum internet?  The secret to our modern internet is the ability for data to remain intact while traveling over long distances, and the best way to achieve that is […]

Researchers Develop Quantum Sensor for Detecting Atomic-Scale Magnetic Fields, Paving Way for MRI-Like Tool for Quantum Materials

A joint research team from Germany’s Forschungszentrum Jülich and Korea’s IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience (QNS) has developed an absolutely groundbreaking quantum sensor — it can detect the smallest magnetic fields in the world and map a new view of atomic structures. This paves the way for a long-awaited MRI-like tool for quantum materials, putting scientists at […]

Pioneering Quantum Research: New Scientist Joins ML4Q

The “Matter and Light for Quantum Computing” (ML4Q) Cluster of Excellence, established in 2019, continues to attract top talent in the field of quantum research. This year, new scientists have joined ML4Q, bringing their unique journeys and expertise to this groundbreaking initiative. Among them is Mario Berta, a Professor for Quantum Information at RWTH Aachen […]

Duality Quantum Accelerator Welcomes 5 Startups into Fourth Cohort

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Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The Chicago-based Duality quantum accelerator has accepted its fourth cohort of startups into its program as the quantum revolution arrives in Illinois. The five startups in this cohort are developing products and solutions across the quantum technology landscape that includes quantum computing, sensing, and communication, and will look to evolve their technologies […]

Researchers Explore Quantum Entanglement’s Potential Role in Neural Synchronization

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Insider Brief Most scientists have resisted the concept that quantum physics plays any role in the brain — an environment that Physicist Max Tegmark argued would be “too wet, warm and noisy” for quantum mechanics to play a meaningful role in cognition or consciousness.. However, recent research from China suggests that quantum entanglement—a phenomenon Albert […]

European Researchers Petition for Funding to Integrate Machine Learning And Quantum Science

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Insider Brief A group of leading European researchers has launched a petition calling for increased funding at the interface of machine learning and quantum science, aiming to position Europe as a leader in next-generation quantum technologies. The petition highlights the transformative potential of integrating machine learning with quantum science, emphasizing the need for substantial investment […]

French National Quantum Update – July 2024

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Executive Summary The French quantum industry wins the medal count for quantum ecosystem this month – sprinting into collaborations within the country and hurdling obstacles to cement ties with partners in Europe and beyond. In a mega-merger, EDF, Quandela, Alice & Bob, and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), have signed an agreement […]