Quantum computers are coming. Or, at least, that’s what current predictions say. These machines harness the power of quantum ...

In 1994, mathematician Peter Shor showed that a quantum computer could factor large numbers fast enough to break the encryption used to secure most of the internet. Thirty-two years later, no one has ...

Building a utility-scale quantum computer that can crack one of the most vital cryptosystems—elliptic curves—doesn’t require nearly the resources anticipated just a year or two ago, two independently ...

The quantum threat is accelerating significantly. It's time to have a fresh look at the current state of affairs and what ...

This article is part of a package on the future of quantum computing. Read about the most promising applications of these machines here and see an illustrated field guide to qubits here. Inside a ...

Quantum computers promise to outperform today's traditional computers in many areas of science, including chemistry, physics, and cryptography, but proving they will be superior has been challenging.