The King's Foundation and FormationQ Launch "Harmonious Urban Growth" Programme to Help Cities Plan Sustainable Expansion Using Quantum Optimisation Rhea-AI Summary IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) quantum technology will support a new three-year programme, Harmonious Urban Growth, launched by The King's Foundation and FormationQ. The initiative uses quantum optimisation and advanced computational modelling to help rapidly growing towns and cities plan sustainable expansion that supports public health and environmental resilience. The programme builds on The King's Foundation's Rapid Planning Toolkit, piloted in Bo, Sierra Leone, and adds digital modelling from Space Syntax and IonQ’s trapped-ion quantum systems. It aims to create scalable planning frameworks that balance walkability, infrastructure efficiency, ecological corridors and economic accessibility through participatory, field-tested urban design. AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice. Positive - None. Negative - None. Key Figures Market Reality Check Peers on Argus IONQ was up 3.27% with several hardware peers also positive (e.g., HPQ +7.59%, SMCI +6.12%, PSTG +3.61%), but no peers appeared in the momentum scanner, suggesting a more stock-specific move. Historical Context | Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 06 | Q1 2026 earnings | Positive | -9.3% | Record revenue growth, large non‑cash gain, and raised 2026 guidance. | | May 04 | Product launch | Positive | -1.0% | Launch of commercial InSAR earth‑monitoring capability with millimeter precision. | | Apr 27 | Network initiative | Positive | +2.7% | Quantum‑safe network pilot with Florida LambdaRail over a 100‑mile corridor. | | Apr 22 | Technical roadmap | Positive | +1.6% | Publication of fault‑tolerant quantum computing blueprint targeting 10,000+ qubits. | | Apr 15 | Earnings date announcement | Neutral | +20.9% | Scheduling of Q1 2026 results release and related conference call details. | Recent history shows mixed reactions: strong fundamental and technical updates
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The King's Foundation and FormationQ Launch "Harmonious Urban Growth" Programme to Help Cities Plan Sustainable Expansion Using Quantum Optimisation LONDON and AUSTIN, Texas, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The King's Foundation and FormationQ today announced a new partnership to showcase how towns and cities across the Commonwealth can grow sustainably using quantum technology. The partnership, entitled Harmonious Urban Growth: A Health-Optimised Expansion Framework Using Quantum Methods, is a three-year programme designed to help cities grow sustainably while improving the health of people and the planet. The initiative will incorporate advanced computational modelling, including quantum optimisation enabled by trapped-ion systems from IonQ, to explore new methods for planning complex urban systems and sustainable town planning. Today, around 1.3 billion people live in unplanned settlements, and that number is expected to grow by well over one billion more in the next 30 years. When urban expansion occurs without planning frameworks, infrastructure and public services can struggle to keep up with population growth, creating long-term challenges for mobility, public health, and environmental resilience. Early planning helps cities become more livable, walkable and sustainable. In many of the places growing most rapidly, professional planning resources are limited, yet the need to organise urban expansion has never been greater. The Harmonious Urban Growth programme builds on The King's Foundation's Rapid Planning Toolkit, a practical methodology developed with Commonwealth partners following the Declaration on Sustainable Urbanisation (CHOGM 2022). The Toolkit enables mayors, planning authorities and built-environment professionals to establish clear frameworks guiding responsible expansion before informal settlement patterns become difficult to reverse. The Toolkit was piloted in Bo, Sierra Leone, where it helped local authorities and community stakeholders avoid development in flood-prone wetlands while identifying walkable areas and infrastructure corridors for future expansion. The three-year programme will be supported by UK urban planning consultants Space Syntax,
May 11, 2026 · via prnewswire.com
Quantum computing may not be as hot as artificial intelligence (AI) is right now, but it could be in the future. Useful quantum computing is often projected to come about in 2030, which isn't all that far away. We're already seeing several companies have success in the quantum computing industry, and I think there are several businesses that are worth looking into. Three that are near the top of my buy list in May are IonQ (IONQ +3.27%), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS +3.00%), and Alphabet (GOOG +0.44%) (GOOGL +0.66%). All three of these companies are major competitors in the quantum computing industry, and all are seeing major success right now. I expect these three to be some of the major players once 2030 rolls around, and by investing in them now, you'll position yourself for ultimate upside. 1. IonQ IonQ (IONQ +3.27%) is one of the more popular pure-play quantum computing picks, mainly because of its supreme accuracy. There are two primary reasons why we don't have widespread quantum computing right now. First, there is accuracy. Quantum computers aren't accurate enough to be used in a commercial setting, and sometimes the results they provide are indistinguishable from background noise. Second is the number of qubits available in a system. Qubits are the base computing unit in a quantum computer (versus a bit in a traditional computer). There is a certain number of these qubits that are required for an operation to be useful at the scale necessary in a commercial setting, and every company is racing to optimize these two parts of the system. IonQ is a leader in both fields, as it has a world-leading 2-qubit gate fidelity of 99.99%. That's a much higher mark than its peers, and it's also working to develop a 256-qubit system that has the
May 11, 2026 · via fool.com
IonQ NYSE: IONQ reported what executives described as the strongest quarter in the company’s history, citing record revenue, a sharply higher backlog metric and continued demand across its quantum computing, networking, sensing and security products. On the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Niccolo de Masi said IonQ delivered $64.7 million in GAAP revenue, more than eight times the level recorded in the same period a year earlier. Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Inder Singh said revenue grew 755% year over year and exceeded the company’s guidance by more than 30%. “We have delivered the biggest quarter in IonQ history thus far,” de Masi said, adding that results were supported by “accelerating global quantum computing system sales, increasing high-margin cloud utilization, and deepening application layer partnerships with our enterprise customers.” IonQ Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook IonQ raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $260 million to $270 million. Singh said even the low end of the range would more than double the company’s year-over-year revenue. For the second quarter, IonQ projected revenue of $65 million to $68 million. The company also reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook of a loss between $310 million and $330 million. First-quarter adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $96.8 million, including about $12 million of expenses tied to IonQ’s commercial agreement with SkyWater for ion trap fabrication. Excluding that spending, Singh said adjusted EBITDA would have been a loss of about $85 million. IonQ reported $805.4 million in GAAP net income for the quarter, which Singh said was mainly due to an approximately $1.1 billion mark-to-market warrant valuation. He emphasized that the warrant impact was non-cash and “does not represent the operating performance of our business.” The company ended the quarter with $3.1 billion in
May 11, 2026 · via marketbeat.com
Cybercrime has evolved rapidly over the past decade, transforming from simple computer viruses and data theft into highly organized criminal operations. Among the most dangerous forms of cybercrime today is ransomware, a type of malicious software that encrypts a victim’s files or systems and demands payment in exchange for restoring access. While ransomware attacks were once limited to financial extortion through digital means, recent developments reveal a far more alarming trend: cybercriminals are now resorting to physical intimidation and threats of violence to force victims into paying ransoms. Over the years, the world has witnessed numerous incidents in which ransomware attacks disrupted essential services, especially in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and government administration. In several hospitals across the globe, ransomware attacks have encrypted patient records and interrupted medical procedures, delaying treatment and in some tragic cases contributing to patient deaths. These incidents highlight how cyberattacks are no longer confined to the digital world; they can now directly affect human lives and public safety. A recent analysis conducted by cybersecurity firm Semperis has shed light on an even more disturbing pattern in ransomware operations. According to the report, a significant percentage of ransomware attacks recorded in 2025 involved criminals threatening physical harm when organizations refused to pay ransom demands. More than half of the attackers reportedly intimidated company staff with threats of violence. The study further revealed that such incidents are increasingly common in Western nations, particularly in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and parts of the Middle East. Another cybersecurity company, Tanium, reported that ransomware groups are now gathering personal information about employees, including their residential addresses and family details. In some cases, criminals allegedly visited employees’ homes while disguised as officials or delivery personnel in order to threaten them directly. This marks a dangerous shift
May 11, 2026 · via cybersecurity-insiders.com
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A quantum tech firm that has collaborated with—and received investment from—Amgen is now planning to go public. Quantinuum was created in 2021 when industrial manufacturing juggernaut Honeywell spun off its quantum computing hardware business and merged it with a U.K.-based software firm. The resulting entity now has a global workforce of around 700 employees and touts itself as the “world’s largest integrated quantum company.” The quantum computing company has yet to disclose how many shares it is planning to offer—or at what price—but expects to list its stock on the Nasdaq under the ticker “QNT.” Quantum computing is based on the principles of quantum physics, which describes the behavior of atoms and particles. Unlike a traditional computer, whose CPU performs calculations using bits that have a value of 0 or 1, quantum computers store information in so-called quantum bits, or qubits, which can simultaneously be both 0 and 1 as well as an infinite number of states in between. In principle, this means they could solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s traditional supercomputers. After steadily growing in recent years, venture capital investment in quantum-focused companies exploded in 2025. In fact, last year saw $3.8 billion in VC deal activity in the sector, according to PitchBook data shared with Fierce Biotech, with another $581 million landing within the first two months of 2026 alone. But quantum companies can burn through money fast. While Quantinuum entered April with $677 million in cash and equivalents, a net loss of $136.6 million for the first three months of the year alone means it’s no surprise the company is looking for a fresh infusion of funds. Still, some Big Pharmas have been keen to buy a ticket on the quantum train. That includes Amgen, which has collaborated with Quantinuum to explore how using
May 11, 2026 · via fiercebiotech.com
Quantum Machines, an Israeli company developing control and orchestration systems for quantum computers, has acquired Dutch startup QHarbor and will open an office in Delft, expanding its quantum software operations in Europe. The move gives Quantum Machines a local base in the Netherlands and adds to its European presence, which already includes operations in Denmark, Germany and France. The Delft office will serve as a research and development center and a hub for collaboration with universities, startups and research initiatives in the Dutch quantum ecosystem. QHarbor, founded as a spin-off from TU Delft, develops software infrastructure for quantum experimentation, including tools for workflow orchestration, experiment management and handling the large volumes of data generated by increasingly complex quantum systems. Quantum computing research has long focused on improving qubit performance, the basic building blocks of quantum processors. But as systems grow larger and more complex, researchers increasingly face operational challenges involving calibration, automation, real-time data processing and coordination between quantum and classical computing systems. Quantum Machines develops hardware and software designed to allow those systems to work together in real time. Its orchestration platform supports multiple approaches to quantum computing, including superconducting, trapped-ion, neutral-atom and spin-based architectures. The companies said QHarbor’s software capabilities will be integrated into Quantum Machines’ broader platform, particularly in automated experimentation, data management and system-level coordination. Those capabilities are becoming increasingly important as the industry moves from isolated laboratory demonstrations toward continuously operating quantum systems and large-scale architectures. The acquisition also reflects a broader shift in the quantum computing industry. Companies that once focused mainly on hardware are increasingly building integrated platforms that combine control electronics, orchestration software, calibration frameworks and data infrastructure into a single operational stack. Quantum Machines CEO and co-founder Itamar Sivan said the expansion reflects the company’s long-term commitment to Europe’s quantum ecosystem.
May 11, 2026 · via ynetnews.com
China's 'Hanyuan-2' has emerged as the world's first dual-core quantum computer, boasting 200 qubits and remarkable power efficiency, although performance benchmarks have not yet been released. On May 7, 2026, Zhongke Kuyuan Technology, a Wuhan-based company under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, announced the ' Hanyuan-2, ' a dual-core neutral-atom quantum computer touted as the world's first. This follows the company's launch of the 'Hanyuan-1,' China's first commercial neutral-atom quantum computer, in 2024, as reported by the Chinese state-run media outlet Science and Technology Daily. Global flagship twin-nuclear neutral atom quantum computer “Hanyuan No. 2” cloth https://www.stdaily.com/web/gdxw/2026-05/07/content_512907.html China's Hanyuan-2 debuts as 'world's first' dual-core quantum computer — 200-qubit claims incredible power efficiency, but lacks critical performance benchmarks | Tom's Hardware https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/quantum-computing/china-claims-worlds-first-dual-core-quantum-computer Hanyuan-2 is configured to achieve 'dual-core cooperative computing' with a total of 200 qubits consisting of 100 rubidium-87 atoms and 100 rubidium-85 atoms, housed in a single cabinet-type enclosure, and equipped with two independent neutral atom arrays. The enclosure features a standard rack-mount integrated design, operates with only a small laser cooling system, and can be quickly installed in a normal indoor environment without requiring a complex cryogenic cooling environment. The overall power consumption is said to be less than 7kW, which is expected to significantly reduce the application hurdles and introduction costs of quantum computing technology. According to Ge Guiguo, a senior researcher at Zhongke Kuyuan, a Chinese startup specializing in quantum computing technology, this is the world's first transition from a 'single-core' to a 'dual-core' architecture for a quantum processor, representing a unique breakthrough in the core architecture of quantum computing. Both cores are independent, fully neutral atom qubit arrays. In addition to a 'parallel computing' mode that shares the workload, they can also operate in a 'main + auxiliary' mode where the first array performs calculations
May 11, 2026 · via gigazine.net
The breakthrough, announced on May 7, signals that China’s quantum computing technology is "entering a new stage," according to the state-run Science and Technology Daily. Quantum computers use qubits, or quantum bits, to process information differently from traditional computers. Unlike conventional bits, which can only represent either 0 or 1, qubits can exist in multiple states at the same time through a phenomenon known as superposition. Researchers believe this could allow quantum systems to solve certain problems much faster than classical computers, especially in areas such as materials science, drug discovery, and complex simulations, according to The Quantum Insider. | The Hanyuan-2 atomic quantum computer developed by CAS Cold Atom Technology. Photo courtesy of CAS Cold Atom Technology | Ge Guiguo, a senior expert at the company, said the system is built on China’s self-developed neutral atom array technology. He said it is the first time a quantum processor has moved from a "single-core" to a "dual-core" architecture, calling it a major breakthrough in quantum computing design. According to the Global Times, Hanyuan-2 consumes less than 7 kilowatts of power and does not require the ultra-low-temperature cooling systems used by many other quantum computers. This means it can be installed in ordinary indoor environments, helping reduce both costs and technical barriers for commercial use. In November last year, the company’s previous model, Hanyuan-1, reached a commercial milestone by securing its first deals with both domestic and international customers, the South China Morning Post reported.
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Microsoft ends support for Internet Explorer on June 16, 2022. We recommend using one of the browsers listed below. Please contact your browser provider for download and installation instructions. When you look closely enough at the physical world, things start to get fuzzy. At the quantum scale, even the simple act of measuring light involves a certain amount of noise. This isn't because of cheap sensors or a noisy room; it’s baked into the fundamental laws of physics. Physicists call this quantum noise, and it acts as a fundamental limit on how precisely light can be measured or manipulated. For most everyday tech, the noise is too small to notice or worry about. But for quantum technologies, it can be a major roadblock. To get around this, researchers use "squeezed" light, a quantum state where the universe's natural static is intentionally pushed into a property we don't care about, leaving the one we do care about crystal clear. Think of it as a trade-off: quantum mechanics says you can’t know everything at once, but you can choose which part you want to know better. While normal light has balanced noise, squeezed light shifts that noise around—lowering it where it matters most for a specific task, even if that means making it noisier in a direction we don't care about. Should we care about this seemingly invisible quirk of physics? Yes. Why? Because it's a fundamental part of today's cutting-edge tech. Gravitational-wave observatories already use squeezed light to boost their sensitivity to the faintest ripples in spacetime, which means they can now detect cosmic collisions from much deeper in space, essentially turning rare, once-in-a-lifetime discoveries into a routine weekly event. It’s also the essential foundation for continuous-variable optical quantum computing, a method that performs calculations by measuring the fluid properties of
May 11, 2026 · via group.ntt
Cryptocurrency companies are accelerating efforts to develop quantum-safe wallets as concerns grow over the potential threat posed by quantum computing. While Bitcoin and Ethereum networks may take years to upgrade their core protocols, firms like Silence Laboratories are focusing on enhancing wallet security. Silence Laboratories has integrated multi-party computation (MPC) signatures using ML-DSA, a cryptographic algorithm endorsed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to protect against quantum threats. Jay Prakash, CEO of Silence Laboratories, emphasized the importance of distributed signatures for institutional wallets, noting that their solution allows enterprises to upgrade to post-quantum security without altering existing infrastructure. This approach contrasts with other industry efforts, such as Postquant Labs' development of quantum-resistant signatures for Bitcoin via a smart contract layer. The urgency stems from predictions that quantum computers capable of breaking current cryptography could emerge as early as 2030, prompting companies to act swiftly to safeguard digital assets. Crypto Firms Rush to Develop Quantum-Safe Wallets Amid Blockchain Lag Disclaimer: The content provided on Phemex News is for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the quality, accuracy, or completeness of the information sourced from third-party articles. The content on this page does not constitute financial or investment advice. We strongly encourage you to conduct you own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
May 11, 2026 · via phemex.com
On a winter day in Wisconsin, you can watch chemistry at work. Road salt and moisture roughen a car’s frame. Steel structures slowly turn to rust. At the same time, we burn fuels that release carbon dioxide, and we rely on fertilizer to grow food — fertilizer that still takes a huge amount of energy to make. Corrosion, carbon capture and fertilizer sound like separate problems. In my research as a physicist, I think of them as three stops on the same road trip, because all three are controlled by the same tiny actors: electrons. Electrons decide whether metal stays strong or crumbles. They rearrange when a catalyst turns CO₂ into something useful. And they govern nitrogen chemistry, including the reactions that produce the nitrogen-containing compounds that modern agriculture depends on. In the above figure, you can see “Rusty Coast,” “Carbon Capture Crags” and “Nitrogen Valley,” with the swirling tornado of electron correlation halting our path to useful solutions. People are also reading… If we could reliably predict what electrons will do in complex materials and molecules, we could design better alloys, better catalysts and better chemical processes with far less trial and error. The catch is that electrons follow quantum mechanics. When many electrons interact strongly, the number of possibilities explodes, and even our best classical computers can struggle. Classical simulation tools are powerful and often spectacular, but some of the most important cases remain stubbornly hard. That is why I work on quantum computing for chemistry and materials. A quantum computer processes information using quantum effects. Because electrons are quantum, it’s natural to hope a quantum computer can simulate them more directly than a classical machine can. In the best cases, this could speed up calculations dramatically. But it’s not automatic. Today’s quantum devices are still at an
May 10, 2026 · via madison.com
The world is buying Britain’s brains. Isomorphic Labs, an AI drug-discovery company spun out of Google’s DeepMind, is in talks to raise another $2bn in funding from investors led by Thrive Capital. Quantum Motion, a spinout from Oxford University and UCL that builds quantum computers with silicon chips, closed a $160m financing round this week with funds from EU-backed tech fund Kembara and the British Business Bank (BBB). It is the largest early-stage raise in the UK’s quantum sector to date. But will betting on technological moonshots of this kind actually transform Britain’s growth prospects? “If the UK is going to build its first trillion-pound company, it will come out of one of the deep tech university ecosystems,” says Ed Bussey, chief executive of Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE). The firm – in which Oxford University holds a 5% “golden share” – is an early investor in Quantum Motion. Britain’s AI sector is gathering steam. But quantum – the mind-bending quest to build an exponentially more powerful computer that can instantly deliver scientific leaps forward in everything from GPS to drug discovery – hasn’t yet achieved commercial use. The geostrategic and financial stakes for Britain are huge. The UK government estimates quantum breakthroughs could boost productivity by 7% over the next two decades, creating more than 100,000 jobs and adding the combined annual output of Wales and Northern Ireland to GDP. It has announced more than £2bn of support for the sector, including funding from the BBB. “Despite the interest from the giants – Google and so on – there’s still uncertainty as to which approach is going to win overall,” says Quantum Motion’s co-founder John Morton. “There are lots of opportunities for companies, even at an early stage, to pick the right approach and get a really strong position in
May 10, 2026 · via observer.co.uk
China unveils 200-qubit Hanyuan-2 dual-core quantum computer, consumes less than 7kW of power Hanyuan-2 is built around neutral atom technology. Chinese researchers claim that the launch of Hanyuan-2 represents a major step forward for the country’s quantum computing ambitions, with state media describing the system as evidence that China’s quantum technology is moving into a new phase of development. Unlike many existing quantum computers that require enormous energy consumption and ultra-cold environments near absolute zero to function, Hanyuan-2 is built around neutral atom technology, which is considered more energy efficient and easier to operate and maintain. The system’s most notable feature is its dual-core architecture, which allows the two quantum processing units to work simultaneously, similar to two interconnected brains. According to Chinese media reports, the paired cores can split computational workloads between them while also helping identify and correct errors during processing, potentially improving both speed and reliability. Hanyuan-2 focuses on real-world industrial applications Developed by CAS Cold Atom Technology, a company linked to the Chinese Academy of Sciences and headquartered in Wuhan, Hanyuan-2 represents China’s latest attempt to accelerate the transition of quantum computing from experimental research into practical industrial use, the South China Morning Post reports. Quantum computers rely on qubits, or quantum bits, which allow them to process information in ways that are far beyond the capabilities of traditional computers when handling certain highly complex tasks. However, scaling these systems remains one of the industry’s biggest technical challenges. Researchers around the world continue to face difficulties in managing millions of qubits reliably, leading many companies and laboratories to prioritize more achievable near-term applications using systems built with dozens or hundreds of qubits instead of massive large-scale architectures. Rather than pursuing extremely large-scale systems, Hanyuan-2 focuses on improving the performance and stability of a more manageable quantum
May 10, 2026 · via interestingengineering.com
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Scientists just sent unhackable quantum keys across 120 kilometers - Date: - May 9, 2026 - Source: - Light Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, CAS - Summary: - Scientists have taken a major step toward ultra-secure quantum communication by demonstrating a remarkably stable quantum encryption system that worked across more than 120 kilometers of optical fiber. Using tiny semiconductor quantum dots that emit single particles of light on demand, the team achieved one of the highest secure key rates yet for this type of technology while maintaining continuous operation for over six hours without manual adjustments. - Share: Quantum key distribution (QKD) is widely considered the most advanced form of quantum cryptography, offering a path toward virtually unbreakable security for the future quantum internet. One promising technology behind these secure systems involves semiconductor quantum dots (SQDs), tiny solid-state light sources capable of generating high-quality single photons for quantum communication. These devices could help boost secure key generation rates while also supporting future quantum repeaters needed for large-scale quantum networks. Another important development is time-bin encoding, a technique that stores information in the arrival times of photons. This method is especially attractive for long-distance quantum communication because it is naturally resistant to many of the environmental disturbances that can disrupt fiber optic networks. Stable Quantum Encryption Over 120 Kilometers An international research team from universities in Germany and China has now demonstrated the first true time-bin QKD system powered by an on-demand telecom semiconductor quantum dot device. Their results appeared as journal cover art in Light: Science & Applications. In the experiment, the scientists generated three separate time-bin qubit states both deterministically and randomly using a self-stabilized time-bin encoder. The setup converts polarized single photons produced by a telecom C-band quantum dot into encoded quantum signals. On the receiving end,
May 10, 2026 · via sciencedaily.com