Quantum physics
8 Incredible Scientific Discoveries in 2020
This was a bumper year for breakthroughs in every scientific field, including astronomy and physics.
The Physics That Underpin the Universe Aren't Binary—Why Would Gender Be?
Conservatives fear change—but quantum physics tell us change and fluidity that defy simple rules are factored into the very mechanics of the universe. Good luck trying to stop us.
Fifth State of Matter Created on International Space Station
Cold Atom Lab experiment led to the production of Bose–Einstein condensates.
Gamma Ray Experiment on Extinct Volcano Suggests Speed of Light Is Constant
Researchers were looking to see if part of the Standard Model of physics would hold up under extreme conditions.
Image of Bouncing 'Quantum Droplets' Wins Science Photography Competition
The behavior captured in this photo provides experimental proof of a theory in quantum physics.
Google Scientists Claim 'quantum Supremacy' With New System
Quantum computers have the potential to perform certain tasks much faster than classical computers, although they are still some way away from being a practical reality.
How Primordial Black Holes Formed Just After Big Bang
If correct, the new theory would mean these black holes would all have about the same mass.
Scientists Develop New Exotic Quantum Material
The new material could be used to create devices that don't lose any energy, such as "dissipation-less" power lines and superfast electronic circuits.
Quantum Trick Could Double Speed of Information
The technique is a bit like the riddle in which two guards, one lying and one honest, are hiding a tiger.
Space Disk Mystery Solved by Basic Quantum Physics
A fundamental equation has cracked the evolution of how planets swarm around the sun.
Scientists Create Quantum Ball Lightning With Skyrmion
"We didn't aim for that. But wow."
Physics Creates New Form of Light
"It's very uncharted territory," the researchers say.
Student Pictures Single Trapped Atom
The image is a glimpse into the mysterious world of quantum physics.
Atomic Clocks Can Measure the Height of a Mountain
Scientists hit the road with a high-precision clock hooked up to a trailer.
Can We Make a Hack-Proof Internet With Quantum Physics?
The European Union and the United Kingdom are committing the equivalent of hundreds of millions of dollars each to quantum tech.
'Quantum Radio' Breakthrough Could Save Your Life
Standard radio signals often fail because they can't penetrate complex materials like water or rock. Quantum radio can.
Nanochip Brings Researchers Closer to Absolute Zero
The temperature the physicists achieved corresponds to -459.665 degrees Fahrenheit.
Physicists Track 'Secret' Particles, Thought Impossible
Forget everything you thought you knew about Schrödinger's cat.
Scientists Discover New Kind of Quantum Material
Physicists stumbled upon a new theoretical model in which electrons suddenly act the way a ray of light does.
'The Force' Could Exist in Real Life, Sorta
We spoke with physicist Brian Greene to better understand how close to real-life science "The Force" really is.
Quantum Physics Reverses Arrow of Time
Scientists have reversed entropy on a microscopic level.
Lasers Simulate Ultra-Powerful Quantum Computer
The technology could be a breakthrough in quantum computing.
How Quantum Physics Will Change Cybersecurity
Einstein called it "spooky action at a distance." Others call it the future of computing.
Stephen Hawking Takes on Paul Rudd at Quantum Chess
Watch Hawking and Rudd in an online battle designed to explain the principles of quantum mechanics.
Is That a Superconductor in Your Kitchen?
Developments in quantum physics are about to transform our daily lives.
Developments In Particle Physics Are About to Transform Our Daily Lives
Cutting edge science may be closer to solving household problems than you might think