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Do we live in a hologram? Why physics is still mesmerised by this idea

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Do we live in a hologram? Why physics is still mesmerised by this idea

The holographic universe theory still grips physicists 25 years since it was first published. Here’s what it is all about

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Quantum computers could simulate a black hole in the next decade

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Exotic cosmic objects in string theory may look like leaky black holes

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We finally know why bubbles rise in a straight line in champagne

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Why we must inspire people with the magic of condensed matter physics

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Why we must inspire people with the magic of condensed matter physics

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How can we prove the world is really quantum mechanical?

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How can we prove the world is really quantum mechanical?

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Calcium ions are released through the triangular funnel and caught by electric potentials on top of the metallic chip

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2D crystal of ultracold charged atoms is biggest ever created

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Quantum entanglement. Conceptual artwork of a pair of entangled quantum particles or events (left and right) interacting at a distance. Quantum entanglement is one of the consequences of quantum theory. Two particles will appear to be linked across space and time, with changes to one of the particles (such as an observation or measurement) affecting the other one. This instantaneous effect appears to be independent of both space and time, meaning that, in the quantum realm, effect may precede cause.

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Strange quantum effect observed in unusually large object

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Physics confirms the best way to make a playground swing go higher

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Graphene shows record-breaking magnetic properties at room temperature

Graphene can change its electrical resistance in response to a magnetic field quicker than other materials, such as graphite or bismuth, which could one day change how we store data

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A macroscopic amount of matter has been put in a quantum superposition

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Are there planets that are better for life than Earth?

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Come explore the quantum realm – it isn’t as confusing as it seems

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The quantum world: A concise guide to the particles that make reality

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