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Physics

New spin on quantum theory forces rethink of a fundamental physics law

In the quantum realm, a particle’s properties can be separate from the particle itself, including its angular momentum – which could require a rethinking of fundamental laws

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Physics

Existing quantum devices could be used to disrupt the stock market

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Chemistry

Quantum dots help destroy ‘forever chemicals’ with light

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Physics

A slight curve helps rocks make the biggest splash

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Physics

Particle physicists may have solved a strange mystery about the muon

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Chemistry

Physicists may now have a way to make element 120 – the heaviest ever

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Technology

Chinese nuclear reactor is completely meltdown-proof

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V017 How to Extract a Fiber from a Tangle

Physics

How to unsnarl a tangle of threads, according to physics

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Take a look behind the scenes at the world's largest fusion experiment

Physics

Take a look behind the scenes at the world's largest fusion experiment

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Splash of a springboard diver

Physics

A microscopic diving board can cheat the second law of thermodynamics

Working with a tiny cantilever, physicists managed to violate the second law of thermodynamics, using less energy than expected to change the cantilever’s motion

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Physics

You can turn any random sequence of events into a clock

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Physics

Laser helps turn an electron into a coil of mass and charge

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Technology

Cosmic rays can help synchronise the global financial system

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Physics

Physicists determined the paper most likely to give you a paper cut

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