The scale of investment in quantum computation,
simulation and sensing is growing at a tantalizing pace. Harnessing
the nanoscale to engineer useful quantum effects is a
transformative capability of huge relevance to industries and
governments. By summarizing the current state and the future
directions of quantum nanoscience, a review defining quantum
nanoscience published in Nature Nanotechnology this week will help
investors and funding agencies make informed decisions on how and
why to participate in the quantum technology
revolution.