Researchers at the University of Cologne advanced topological quantum computing by inducing error-resistant "flying qubits," potentially reducing noise and decoherence for more reliable quantum systems.

Generative Chemistry uses AI to design new molecules for drug discovery and materials science. Quantum computing could accelerate this by enabling faster, more accurate simulations, leading to significant breakthroughs.

QGSS 2024 offered excellent lectures and labs on quantum computing, with access to IBM's machines. Improvements needed include better content integration and support. Overall, it was a successful and enriching experience.

Companies offer “Quantum Computing as a Service” (QCaaS), raising security concerns. Oxford University's "blind quantum computing," published in Physical Review Letters, ensures secure, private computations using fiber networks and photon-detecting devices, promising advancements in various sectors.

A Nature article suggests DNA could be a perfect quantum computer due to its structure, meeting key criteria for qubits. However, practical use faces challenges like maintaining coherence amid noise.