Back in the 1920s, quantum mechanics, which is the theory that underpins everything from how atoms behave to how quantum computers work, was well on the way to gaining mainstream acceptance. But one ...

The United Nations has proclaimed this year the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Official pronouncements about the IYQ tend to emphasize forward-looking technological applications ...

The race to harness quantum mechanics for computing power is finally colliding with the real economy. After a century of ...

Pure-play quantum companies may be attractive for their massive rallies in recent quarters, but some investors may find ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Hard problems are usually not a welcome sight. But cryptographers love them. That’s because certain hard math problems underpin the ...