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The baffling quantum maths solution it took 10 years to understand

A decade ago, two mathematicians produced a solution to one of the most difficult maths problems ever. The only problem was, no one understood it - until now

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The emptiness of space has a structure we could use to send messages

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Battling AI algorithm tested on a quantum computer for first time

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What's inside nothing? This laser will rip it up to find out

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What's inside nothing? This laser will rip it up to find out

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IBM unveils its first commercial quantum computer

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IBM unveils its first commercial quantum computer

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Intel’s quest to build the world’s first true quantum computer

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Ultracold atoms can make strange and beautiful quantum fireworks

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Ultracold atoms can make strange and beautiful quantum fireworks

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The most eye-catching science and tech news stories of 2018

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Quiz of the year: Test your knowledge of 2018’s science stories

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The quantum trick that can help you live a better life – probably

Quantum theory suggests everything that can happen, does. Now a phone app gives us a way to exploit this weirdness – and enjoy the best of all possible worlds

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Quantum network joins four people together for encrypted messaging

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If you think black holes are strange, white holes will blow your mind

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Vibrating crystal made of 10 billion atoms smashes quantum record

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Einstein was wrong: Why 'normal' physics can't explain reality

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