• D-Wave Quantum launched its sixth-generation system, Advantage2, now accessible via its Leap cloud platform. 

• The system boasts enhanced qubit connectivity and energy efficiency, enabling solutions to complex problems like supply-chain optimization and materials simulation beyond classical computing capabilities.

• The announcement propelled D-Wave’s stock up nearly 30%, with other quantum tech stocks experiencing temporary gains.  

• Reports emerged this week that NVIDIA, a dominant force in AI and high-performance computing, is considering a significant investment in PsiQuantum, a company focused on building a fault-tolerant photonic quantum computer.

• This move aligns with NVIDIA's increasing focus on quantum computing, evidenced by its cuQuantum software development kit, the QODA hybrid system framework, and a recently opened quantum research lab.

• PsiQuantum has been making strides in photonic quantum computing, including achievements in ultra-low-loss silicon nitride waveguides, and is set to be a key tenant in Illinois' $500 million quantum campus.

• A collaborative team from IBM Quantum and Lockheed Martin has reported significant progress in using quantum computers to simulate the methylene (CH₂) molecule. Their results are showing increasing accuracy and are closing the gap with established classical computation methods.

• This research demonstrates the growing capability of current quantum hardware and algorithms to tackle scientifically relevant problems, providing valuable benchmarks and insights into the practical utility of near-term quantum devices.

• Accurately simulating molecular behavior is a key application area for quantum computers, with potential impacts on materials science, drug discovery, and industrial chemistry. This work on methylene is a step towards realizing these applications.

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