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quantum physics

A superconducting circuit with nine qubits

Technology

Google quantum computer test shows breakthrough is within reach

The idea that quantum computers can do things that regular ones cannot isn’t proven. But Google thinks it knows a problem only a quantum computer can solve

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Physics

The Renaissance gambler who invented probability to win at cards

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gravity

Physics

Gravity may be created by strange flashes in the quantum realm

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Commuters wait at NYC subway platform

Physics

If NYC subways obeyed quantum maths trains wouldn’t be delayed

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Quantum computers could handle models that are too complex for us to run now

Technology

This qubit redesign may make it easier to make quantum computers

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Physics

What if the diminutive electron isn’t as small as it gets?

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A submarine

Technology

First underwater entanglement could lead to unhackable comms

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Submarine

Technology

China's quantum submarine detector could seal South China Sea

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Technology

Atomic Legoland: How to build wonder stuff from the atom up

Features

Fast radio bursts may be dark matter ‘stars’ hitting black holes

Space

Fast radio bursts may be dark matter ‘stars’ hitting black holes

The mysterious FRBs we’ve been tracking for a decade could be created by clumps of dark matter particles dancing along the edges of black holes

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Earth

Quantum gravity detector will use atom clouds to survey for oil

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Humans

Mosquitoes: Staring into the heat death of the universe

Culture

Physics

The geometry that could reveal the true nature of space-time

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Technology

Quantum simulator with 51 qubits is largest ever

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