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E8X75D Image concept of magnetic levitating above a high-temperature superconductor, cooled with liquid nitrogen.

Physics

Why we are finally within reach of a room-temperature superconductor

A practical superconductor would transform the efficiency of electronics. After decades of hunting, several key breakthroughs are inching us very close to this coveted prize

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Concept of quantum computer

Technology

How Schrödinger's cat could make quantum computers work better

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Physics

Black holes scramble information – but may not be the best at it

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Matt Damon in The Martian

Video

Jurassic Park to The Martian: 5 movies that get botany (mostly) wrong

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The best new science fiction books of May 2024

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The best new science fiction books of May 2024

Culture

A sample of cement made from the mineral olivine, which can also help sequester carbon during production.

Environment

Carbon-negative cement can be made with a mineral that helps catch CO2

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Technology

Australia places A$1 billion bet on quantum computing firm PsiQuantum

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light-trapping device

Physics

Quantum forces used to automatically assemble tiny device

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A new kind of experiment at the LHC could unravel quantum reality

Physics

A new kind of experiment at the LHC could unravel quantum reality

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Physics

Single atoms captured morphing into quantum waves in startling image

In the 1920s, Erwin Schrödinger wrote an equation that predicts how particles-turned-waves should behave. Now, researchers are perfectly recreating those predictions in the lab

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Technology

Quantum-proof encryption may not actually stop quantum hackers

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Physics

Quantum 'supersolid' matter stirred using magnets

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Two brilliant new novels from Adrian Tchaikovsky show his range

Culture

Physics

Bizarre crystal made only of electrons revealed in astonishing detail

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