How close are quantum computers to being really useful? Podcast
Quantum computing expert Daniel Lidar explains what problems scientists are still trying to overcome to make quantum computing useful.
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Australian breakthrough brings quantum computing closer
Quantum computers that can solve complex problems in finance, health, security and defence are a step closer after a team of Australian and British researchers created the first working quantum bit based…
Quantum computers could crack the security codes used by satellites
The extraordinary potential of quantum computers also threatens the security systems that keep our digital world safe.
How quantum mechanics can change computing
As companies make quantum computers available through their cloud services, take a look at what it means for computing to move beyond classical mechanics and into quantum physics.
2025 will see huge advances in quantum computing. So what is a quantum chip and how does it work?
You’ll be hearing a lot about quantum computing in 2025. Here’s where the field is at – and where it’s all going.
Quantum computers threaten our whole cybersecurity infrastructure: here’s how scientists can bulletproof it
To protect against future quantum cyber attacks, two technological paths are being explored. Decryption.
Award to Michelle Simmons reflects strategic importance of quantum physics for Australia
Maths and science featured strongly in the 2018 Australian of the Year Awards. Along with physicist Michelle Simmons, maths teacher Eddie Woo and biologist Graham Farquhar were recognised.
Quantum computers: coming to a store near you?
Mike Lazaridis, founder and former CEO of BlackBerry, may be forgiven for not having the foresight of recognising the threat that the iPhone and Android smartphones would pose to his business. However…
Quantum computers could crack existing codes but create others much harder to break
The massive release of the US National Security Agency (NSA)’s classified documents by Edward Snowden continues to raise questions about security. One of these documents deals with the NSA’s classified…
Will superfast ‘quantum’ computers mean the end of unbreakable encryption?
A new type of computer means we’ll need a new way to make our data secure.
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