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Physics

Nothing is stronger than quantum connections – and now we know why

The mathematics of graphs has helped reveal a principle that limits the strength of quantum correlations – and explains why physicists have never measured any stronger connections in some post-quantum realm

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Technology

Quantum computers don’t always need more qubits – just add chaos

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The best new science fiction books of May 2025

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Blue Origin/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock (15255350a) Texas, USA: New Shepard-31 Capsule Recovery with the crew : Katy Perry, American Singer, Aisha Bowe, American aerospace engineer, Lauren Sanchez, American presenter and companion of Jeff Bezos, Kerianne Flynn, American Producer, Gayle King, American journalist, and Amanda N. Nguyen (Amanda Nguyen), Activist. Suborbital launch system and landing mission. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Blue Origin All-Women Crew Historic Space Launch, Texas, USA - 14 Apr 2025

Society

Does science have a future in the US?

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Physics

'Dark photon' theory of light aims to tear up a century of physics

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Technology

Hackers could 'vandalise' quantum computers without people noticing

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Liquid Gold Anna Curran Department of Mathematics A lattice of bubbles inside a ring that has been dipped in soapy water. The bubbles hold their shape because of molecules in the dish soap called surfactants, which stabilise the interface. Surfactants are all around us - for example, they allow soap to break down dirt and bacteria, and they are given to premature babies to help them inflate their lungs. Conversely, they threaten the efficacy of various industrial applications such as self-cleaning surfaces and laptop cooling systems. My research focuses on mathematically modelling the effect of these molecules at a f luid interface, in order to gain a greater understanding of how to control their behaviour in these applications.

Physics

Photography contest spotlights the beauty of science in vivid detail

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Physics

Ultra-secure quantum data sent over existing internet cables

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Technology

We can build quantum computers using the rules of special relativity

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Technology

Quantum batteries could make quantum computers more efficient

Powering quantum computers with quantum batteries would reduce the energy needed for cooling and enable machines to pack in more qubits

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Technology

Quantum GPS can help planes navigate when regular GPS is jammed

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Technology

A classic hacking technique works on some quantum computers

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Video

Five physicists discuss the achievements and future of quantum theory

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Earth

Ancient humans may have faced radiation risk 41,000 years ago

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