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A dense collection of stars covers the view. Towards the centre the stars become even more dense in a circular region, and also more blue. Around the edges there are some redder foreground stars, and many small stars in the background.

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Why darkness between stars reveals more about the universe than light

When looking up at the night sky, light from stars draws attention. But the darkness between the light can reveal even more about the universe, says Nobel prize-winning astrophysicist Adam Riess

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

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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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How can we prove the world is really quantum mechanical?

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

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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

If you鈥檝e been on a playground swing, you may intuitively know when to lean back to get it going higher 鈥� physicists have confirmed that perfectly timed leaning produces the most height

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Graphene shows record-breaking magnetic properties at room temperature

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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 鈥� it isn鈥檛 as confusing as it seems

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