C&EN Uncovered: A Quantum Milestone

C&EN Uncovered: A Quantum Milestone

May 14, 2026 · 26 min

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This episode discusses a recent breakthrough in quantum computing and its implications.

In this episode of C&EN Uncovered, host Craig Bettenhausen speaks with C&EN Editor, Ananya Palivela, about her featured article about a recent breakthrough in quantum computing. Together, they talk about IBM's benchmark collaboration with two research laboratories and how it may change the way we look at the Quantum Realm. You can find the link to the article here . Subscribe to Stereo Chemistry now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts. Credits Executive producer: David Anderson Host: Craig Bettenhausen Reporter: Ananya Palivela Video + Audio Producer: David Anderson, Jeremy Barr Episode artwork: Oak Ridge National Laboratory Music: Commercial Flow, Shutterstock Contact Stereo Chemistry: Contact us on social media at @cenmag or email cenfeedback@acs.org

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Host: Craig Bettenhausen

Guest: Ananya Palivela

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Organizations: IBM, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Chemical & Engineering News

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