Google’s Willow quantum computer Google Quantum AI A quantum computer capable of breaking the encryption that protects the internet appears to be just around the corner. Surprising revelations from two research groups show how that might happen, with one suggesting that the current quantum machine is already more than half the size it needs to … Read more
Isosurface of the Dyson orbital, taken from Piccinelli, Samuele, et al., “Exploring paths towards quantum chemistry: the case of a molecule with a half-Möbius topology,” arXiv, 9 March 2026. arXiv:2603.08696 A recent paper in the journal Science announced the discovery of a truly new and surprising substance that could have a major impact on our … Read more
In the Writing Spotlight series, TDS Editors chat with members of our community about their work in data science and AI, their writing, and their sources of inspiration. Today, we are pleased to share our interview with Sara A. Metwalli. Sara is a quantum computing researcher at the Quantum Software Lab, exploring how machine learning … Read more
The quantum computing sector is a great place to find stocks that have the potential to deliver huge returns. However, if one of these companies comes out with a negative test result or loses a major customer, the investment thesis for it can collapse overnight, causing the stock price to drop. My favorite stock in … Read more
Although artificial intelligence is the hottest trend on Wall Street in recent years, it is not the only game-changing technology that is turning heads and attracting investors to open their wallets. The advent of quantum computing has really attracted investors. As of mid-October 2025, quantum computing stocks IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), Abandon Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI)and D-Wave … Read more