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Thales, Bull and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) are reportedly collaborating on quantum computing software aimed at military applications for the French armed forces. The partnership links a major defence electronics group, a computing firm and France's nuclear research body around developing quantum software for defence use.

The Trump administration has committed more than $5 billion to the Genesis Mission, an initiative aimed at advancing cancer research, semiconductor development, and quantum computing. The funding package ties together healthcare and advanced technology priorities under a single federal program. Reaction so far has focused on the scale of the commitment and its potential to accelerate US leadership in chips and quantum research while supporting cancer-focused science.

Researchers have used a quantum simulator to observe a process known as string breaking, in which the string-like connection between quarks can snap apart. The finding, reported by Interesting Engineering, demonstrates how quantum simulation can probe phenomena in particle physics that are beyond the reach of classical computers, offering a new tool for studying the strong force that binds quarks together.

Researchers are working on ways to protect Bitcoin from future quantum computers, which could theoretically break the cryptography that secures wallets and transactions. Three main approaches are being explored, including quantum-resistant signature schemes and protocol changes. The debate highlights growing concern in the crypto industry about preparing Bitcoin's code for a post-quantum era before it becomes a real security threat.