New advances bring the era of quantum computers closer than ever

Plus: A through-the-lens look at the world's particle physics labs; In expanding de sitter space, quantum mechanics gets even more elusive

Math and Science News from Quanta Magazine View this email in your browser QUANTUM COMPUTING | ALL TOPICS   New Advances Bring the Era of Quantum Computers Closer Than Ever By CHARLIE WOOD Two research groups say they have significantly reduced the amount of qubits and time required to crack common online security technologies. Read the article IMAGE GALLERY   A Through-The-Lens Look at the World's Particle Physics Labs By ZACK SAVITSKY The winning entries in the 2025 Global Physics Photowalk contest showcase the beauty of toil and discovery. Read the article EXPLAINERS   In Expanding de Sitter Space, Quantum Mechanics Gets Even More Elusive By SHALMA WEGSMAN The basic shape that best describes our expanding universe is also the hardest shape for physicists to understand. Read the article THE QUANTA PODCAST   Why Do Humanoid Robots Still Struggle With the Small Stuff? Podcast hosted by SAMIR PATEL with JOHN PAVLUS AI breakthroughs have made humanoid robots more capable than ever. But they still struggle with everyday tasks like stairs and doors. Listen (Apple) | Listen (Spotify) Read the article Follow Quanta Unsubscribe | About Quanta | My Bookmarks Privacy Policy | Terms | Contact Us   Copyright © 2025 Quanta Magazine, an editorially independent division of the Simons Foundation Simons Foundation 160 5th Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10010