Or consider the stresses that a star experiences—this internal factor influences everything from its shine to its lifetime.

Quantum mechanics theory predicts that, in addition to exhibiting particle-like behavior, particles of all sizes can also ...

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Rather than choosing between the two, a layered “defense-in-depth” strategy is rapidly becoming the gold standard. Combining ...

A survey of Scientific American’s century of quantum coverage helps explain the enduring popularity of strange physics ...

Founded in fall 2023, the Cornell Quantum Computing Association (QCA) pushes the boundaries of student research in the field ...

The third Quantum Gravity conference took place at Penn State University from 21 to 25 July 2025, bringing together ...

Like LEGO for the quantum age, researchers have created modular superconducting qubits that can be linked with high fidelity.

For a century, quantum theory has passed every experimental test, but physicists can’t agree on how to use it to paint a picture of our reality – or even whether that is possible ...

A hidden quantum geometry that distorts electron paths has finally been observed in real materials. This “quantum metric,” ...

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From cell phones to supercomputers, DVDs to pdfs, quantum physics fueled the present-day electronics-based economy, transforming commerce, communication and entertainment.