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Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a quantum low-density parity-check code that brings key design principles from classical error-correction theory into quantum computing. Their simulated code protects 4,612 logical qubits using 9,216 physical qubits and shows error-correction performance close to a classical theoretical benchmark.
Fujitsu has developed a working prototype of a diamond-spin quantum computer using tin-vacancy centers and photonic integrated circuits. The company says the architecture could help build modular quantum systems that scale more efficiently.
Kairos Power has completed the first phase of testing on a non-nuclear mockup of its planned Hermes 2 reactor cavity in Tennessee. The work is testing modular radiation shielding and remote maintenance systems before the company moves further into reactor construction.
Two 2026 research advances are expanding what acoustic tractor beams can do. One uses sound waves to remotely control the stiffness of a metamaterial, while another levitates and moves objects in midair from nearly 40 cm away.
Researchers from UNIST and the University of Cambridge have developed a photo-rechargeable lithium battery that can reach 70% charge in 10 minutes under standard sunlight and also operate under indoor lighting.
Researchers at Science Tokyo have demonstrated persistent magnetization reversal in nanoscale multiferroic structures using electric fields, opening a potential route to lower-energy magnetic memory.
Anthropic says Claude has completed the first end-to-end computer-checked formalization of Fermat’s Last Theorem, turning a landmark mathematical proof into 13 million lines of Lean code.
CollPlant has completed its acquisition of Israeli deep-tech company LightSolver, adding laser-based photonic computing to its business.
A new 5,300-square-metre facility in Copenhagen will help move quantum chip production from research labs towards commercial manufacturing.
Uber has begun offering autonomous rides in London using self-driving technology from British AI firm Wayve, marking the first commercial autonomous ride-hailing service in the UK.
NVIDIA has unveiled Jetson Orin Nano 2, a compact AI computing platform designed to deliver faster and more efficient processing for robots, drones and next-generation edge devices.
Beagle Technology has won the 2026 Overall Harvesting Innovation of the Year award for its AI-powered system combining computer vision and agricultural machinery to automate harvesting.
IBM is developing a new 2nm processor for future IBM Z and LinuxONE systems that can support both IBM and Arm architectures while adding dedicated AI and data-processing capabilities.
Westinghouse has successfully completed zero-power criticality testing of its eVinci microreactor, providing new data to validate the design of its next-generation compact nuclear power system.
