Fujitsu and the University of Osaka have developed a novel approach to quantum computing that facilitates practical chemical simulations on early fault-tolerant quantum computers1. This innovation significantly reduces the number of required qubits, resulting in a substantial decrease in computation time for complex molecular energy calculations. Specifically, the system can cut computation time from millennia to mere days, making it a game-changer for industrial applications such as drug discovery, catalyst design, and carbon recycling. By enabling the simulation of chemical reactions and material properties, this technology has the potential to accelerate the development of new materials and chemicals. The reduction in required qubits, by up to 80 times, is a major breakthrough, as it brings quantum computing closer to practical reality. This matters to practitioners because it could revolutionize the field of materials science and enable the discovery of new materials with unique properties, leading to significant advancements in various industries.