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Quantum-Entangled X-Rays Enable Low-Dose Ghost Imaging

A group of researchers led by scientists at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science user facility at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory, are exploring a quantum-inspired imaging approach that could set the stage for obtaining high-resolution data while reducing X-ray exposure.

25 Feb 2026

uOttawa Researchers Clear the Path for Turbulence-Free Quantum Communication

A University of Ottawa team has developed a new way to protect free-space quantum key distribution (QKD) from atmospheric turbulence, one of the main causes of distortion and errors when sending quantum information through air.

24 Feb 2026

ORNL’s Quantum Quest to Reveal Dark Matter

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are paving the way for the future detection of dark matter. ORNL scientists are researching strategies to attain sight beyond sight — and identify this strange, unseen, yet seemingly omnipresent material — by employing novel approaches to quantum measurement and quantum optical sensing techniques.

18 Feb 2026

Photonic Inc. Partners with TELUS, Demonstrates World-First Quantum Communications Running Over Today’s Network Infrastructure

Photonic Inc., a leader in distributed quantum computing and communications technologies, today announced a new level of partnership with TELUS, a world-leading communications technology company powering next-generation connectivity and digital innovation.

From Photonic Inc. 16 Feb 2026

Leiden’s Microscope Revolutionizes Quantum Chip Testing

Physicists in Leiden have developed a microscope that can assess four important features of a material in a single scan, all with nanoscale precision.

16 Feb 2026

New X-ray Technique Creates "Melodies" for Quantum Studies

X-ray free electron lasers (XFELs) are the brightest and fastest X-ray light sources. They can produce pulses shorter than a femtosecond. (A femtosecond is 10-15 seconds.) At the core of an XFEL is a magnetic undulator, which makes electrons wiggle and emit X-rays.

11 Feb 2026

Revealing How Nuclear Motion Controls Nonlocal Radiation Damage

An international collaboration led by the Fritz Haber Institute (FHI) has successfully mapped Electron-Transfer-Mediated Decay (ETMD)—a critical mechanism in radiation-induced biological damage.

2 Feb 2026

Integrating Dual Scientific Viewpoints to Model Enigmatic Materials

A novel computational method created at the University of Chicago aims to illuminate some of the most enigmatic materials globally, from high-temperature superconductors to solar cell semiconductors, by integrating two previously separated scientific viewpoints.

17 Dec 2025

Photonic Sets New Standard with Distributed Quantum Resource Estimation

Photonic Inc., today announced a comprehensive approach to Quantum Resource Estimation (QRE) that fundamentally shifts how quantum performance will be measured and compared.

From Photonic Inc. 11 Dec 2025

EPB and Vanderbilt University Launch Innovation Institute to Accelerate Quantum Science and Technology Breakthroughs

EPB of Chattanooga, home of America’s most comprehensive quantum commercialization infrastructure, and Vanderbilt University today announced plans to establish the Institute for Quantum Innovation, further positioning Chattanooga—and Tennessee—as a national hub for advancing quantum science and technology.

11 Dec 2025