Week of September 28, 2026

Researchers have shown that fermion‑to‑qubit encodings can now scale to any code distance by embedding low‑distance mappings as topological defects in surface codes, paving the way for more efficient fault‑tolerant quantum simulations.

France’s quantum industry is moving from prototype to industrial scale, with silicon‑spin‑qubit manufacturing, diversified software stacks, a shift to commercial public‑sector focus, and growing international partnerships.

Quantum eMotion’s acquisition of Plurilock Security aims to fast‑track the commercialization of quantum‑secure tech by adding a proven commercial platform, enterprise customers, and AI‑driven cybersecurity capabilities.

Rudy Marcus, a 91‑year‑old professor, taught a transformative chemistry course, developed the widely used Marcus theory of electron transfer, and continued to mentor and explore science well into his 90s, leaving a legacy of curiosity and lifelong learning.

Secretary Wright toured Fermilab’s accelerator, quantum, and superconducting facilities, underscoring the lab’s leadership in neutrino science, AI‑driven research, and quantum computing while highlighting future upgrades and the DOE’s commitment to basic science and energy innovation.

Objects influence each other without touching because electric fields—part of omnipresent quantum fields—mediate forces across space.

Quantum advantage requires both magic states and Kirkwood–Dirac negativity—magic alone is insufficient.

Use clear structure, precise active language, and strict grammar rules to turn complex scientific ideas into engaging, reader‑friendly prose.

The piece draws a playful yet insightful parallel between tailoring and physics, showing how both start with an imagined shape, wrestle with constraints, and iterate until they create something that fits.

California’s new laws and funding packages aim to make the state a leader in fusion power and quantum technology, driving clean energy, high‑tech jobs, and a stronger supply chain.

Diraq will open a silicon‑spin‑qubit R&D lab at Albuquerque’s Roadrunner Quantum Lab by end‑2026, adding cryogenic equipment and a measurement team to accelerate its push toward utility‑scale quantum computing.

D‑Wave’s gate‑model simulator beta gives early access to error‑aware quantum tools, helping partners prototype and study low‑overhead dual‑rail architectures.