Scientists’ Side Hustle? Using AI and Quantum Computing to Generate New Peptides

Scientists have successfully showed a quantum computer can improve the accuracy and reach of generative artificial intelligence drug discovery models. And they did it using their spare time and money leftover from other projects. The Technical University of Denmark team ran their generative AI model for predicting proteins in conjunction with a printer-sized quantum computer … Read more

Quantum Computing Is Having Its Public Market Moment

quantum lost nearly $200 million last year, saw revenue drop the first quarter of 2026, and says its technology may never work–yet investors are clamoring to buy the stock. The quantum-computer maker boosted the price and number of shares it will issue on the Nasdaq ahead of its public debut on Thursday, indicating higher-than-anticipated demand. … Read more