Quantum Computing Inches Closer to Practical Use
Error correction breakthroughs suggest useful quantum machines may arrive sooner than expected.

Quantum computing has long promised revolutionary power while remaining stubbornly experimental, but recent advances in error correction are shifting the timeline.
Researchers have demonstrated more stable qubits capable of sustaining calculations long enough to be useful for real problems.
Practical applications in chemistry, materials science, and cryptography could follow, though widespread deployment remains years away.
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