News Sep 25, 2026 Stanford scientists observe quantum jumps in sound for the first time Stanford researchers have recorded the first real-time quantum jumps of sound, watching single phonons abruptly vanish from one energy state to another. The breakthrough could open new paths for quantum computing, error correction, highly sensitive biological sensors, and next-generation sound-based devices. Giulio Prisco 3 min read
Mindbytes Sep 23, 2026 First real-time quantum jumps of sound observed in Stanford breakthrough Stanford physicists observed a phonon jumping between energy states in a mechanical resonator, proving sound can behave quantum mechanically and opening a path to phonon-based quantum computing. Linsey Smith 1 min read
Mindbytes Aug 25, 2026 Japan Activates First Functional Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer Japan switched on its first full-stack neutral-atom quantum computer. Shunkai starts with 50 qubits, plans 500, and targets 10,000 by 2031. gizmo guru 2 min read
News May 13, 2026 Researchers achieve first interaction between single phonon and single atomic spin Experiment in diamond demonstrates how the smallest unit of sound can control a quantum bit, paving the way for sound-based quantum technologies and precision sensors. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News May 5, 2026 Breakthrough extends lifetime of magnons for miniature quantum computers Physicists achieve hundredfold increase in magnon stability by using purer materials and extreme cooling, opening practical paths to compact hybrid quantum systems. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Mar 27, 2025 Quantum computer makes certified random numbers Researchers use a 56-qubit quantum computer to create truly random numbers, proving it with supercomputers for cryptography and privacy uses. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Mar 11, 2025 Zuchongzhi-3 breaks quantum speed records China’s new quantum computer with 105 qubits beats supercomputers by a million times in random sampling tasks. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Aug 19, 2025 Improving qubit performance with nanowires Researchers increase speed and stability of quantum bits using a special material, paving the way for more efficient quantum computers that solve complex problems faster than traditional ones. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jun 11, 2025 IBM’s plan for advanced quantum computing IBM aims to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029, capable of solving complex problems faster and more efficiently than traditional computers. Giulio Prisco 2 min read