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Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026

European Research Groups Launch Quantum and Critical Materials Initiative

Research networks in France, Germany, and the Netherlands have launched a Horizon Europe initiative focused on quantum computing and developing domestic alternatives to critical rare-earth materials.
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