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quantum physics

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Space

Gravity may have chased light in the early universe

A new twist on a controversial idea suggests the speed of light varied just after the big bang - and could overturn our standard cosmological wisdom

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Physics

The world in 2076: The theory of everything is here – we think

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Pink diamond

Technology

Quantum computers can talk to each other via a photon translator

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Visualisation of electron leaving atom

Physics

Smallest sliver of time yet measured sees electrons fleeing atom

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double-slit experiment

Physics

Classic quantum experiment could conceal theory of everything

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Bump hiding in 20-year-old data could be undiscovered particle

Physics

Bump hiding in 20-year-old data could be undiscovered particle

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Traces from particle collisions

Space

Physics tweak solves five of the biggest problems in one go

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Space

The Higgs boson makes the universe stable – just. Coincidence?

Features

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Life

Life's subatomic secret: How we're cracking the Hoyle state

Features

A black hole swallowing a star

Space

Reality guide: Six problems physics can't explain

From the dark energy ripping the cosmos apart to the part consciousness plays in creating reality, quantum physics and cosmology retain many mysteries

Features

Space

Reality guide: The essential laws of quantum physics

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Space

Reality guide: Six radical ideas to change physics

Features

Physics

Quantum teleportation over 7 kilometres of cables smashes record

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Physics

Cold fusion is better left out in the cold

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