This New Optical Crystal Could Power Next-Generation Quantum and Semiconductor Tools
Chinese researchers have developed a new type of optical crystal that could help address several major supply chain bottlenecks.
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Strange Quantum Effects Persist in Surprisingly Large Particles, New Research Reveals
University of Vienna and University of Duisburg-Essen Researchers demonstrated that quantum mechanics holds even at the macroscopic scale.
A Baffling Paradox Led Physicists to the Discovery of Particles of Light That Can Exist in 37 Different Dimensions
An international team says they successfully demonstrated conditions under which photons appear to exist simultaneously in 37 dimensions.
Smarter, Colder, Faster: Quantum Amplifier Breakthrough Makes Quantum Computing Up to 10x More Efficient
New quantum amplifier design cuts power use and boosts scalability in quantum computers without sacrificing qubit readout fidelity.
Theory Proposing Three-Dimensional Time as the “Primary Fabric of Everything” Could Unify Quantum Physics and Gravity
A new, testable theory proposing three-dimensional time as the "primary fabric of everything" could help unify quantum physics and gravity.
Black Holes May Evolve Into White Holes “Where Time Begins,” Groundbreaking Theory Suggests
A radical new theory suggests that black holes can transition into white holes that eject matter, light, and time back into the universe.
Physicists Uncover Evidence of Two Opposing Arrows of Time in the Quantum Realm
Physicists at the University of Surrey have uncovered evidence suggesting that, at the quantum level, time does not have a single, forward direction but instead can emerge in two opposing directions.
New Study Reveals Hidden Role of Quantum Mechanics in Photosynthesis, a Potential Breakthrough For Clean Energy
New research reveals the hidden role quantum mechanics plays in photosynthesis, opening the door for breakthroughs in clean energy.
Time Travel Paradoxes Solved? New Study Shows How Quantum Mechanics Prevents Changing the Past
New research provides a solution to time travel paradoxes by demonstrating that quantum mechanics prevents one from ever changing the past.
Experimental Quantum Gravity: Bridging the Gap Between Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity
Avi Loeb explores how experimental quantum gravity approaches may one day help to connect the dots between quantum mechanics and general relativity.
Researchers Achieve High Vacuum Levitation of Silica Nanoparticle, Paving the Way for Future Levitation Technologies
Researchers achieved high-vacuum levitation of a silica nanoparticle on a photonic-electric chip, revolutionizing nanotechnology.
Physicists Are Closing In on The Elusive “Chameleon Particle” and Discovering the Mysterious Nature of Dark Energy
Physicists are now able to detect gravitational anomalies at unprecedented precision in the hunt for the elusive "Chameleon particle."
Clash Between General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics Could Be Resolved by New Mathematical Framework
New research is offering fresh insights into the long-held divide between general relativity and quantum mechanics.
Energy Scientists Say They Have Solved the Centuries-Old Mystery of Why Ultra-Thin Sheets of Gold Glow
An international team of energy scientists and theoretical physicists say they've solved the centuries-old mystery of why ultra-thin sheets of gold glow.
Quantum Mechanics Hack Could Lead to “Unbreakable” Metals by Leveraging Weird Distortion of Atoms
Scientists say they have created a new method of testing materials that allows predictions to be made about their strength, which may eventually lead to virtually “unbreakable” metals.
Physicists Hope to Finally Resolve Whether Gravity is Quantum by Levitating Micro Diamonds
New experiments to determine whether or not gravity is quantum in nature will involve levitating micro diamonds in a vacuum.
Entanglement On-Demand Achieved in Breakthrough Study Pointing to “New Frontier” in Quantum Science
Physicists at Princeton University have reported the successful on-demand entanglement of individual molecules, according to new research.
Scientists Design and Test First Ever Working Quantum Engine
Scientists have designed and tested the world's first quantum engine, which may revolutionize the energy, computing, and power industries.
Strange Metamaterial with “Fourth Dimensional” Properties Leads to Breakthrough in Energy Manipulation
Scientists have engineered a new metamaterial possessing “fourth dimensional” properties, allowing the novel control of energy waves.
Harnessing the Power of Quantum Mechanics, Physicists Discover a New Method of Observing Objects Without Looking at Them
By harnessing quantum mechanics, physicists have discovered a new way to observe objects without directly looking at them.
Black Hole Simulated in the Lab Suddenly Starts Glowing, Potentially Pointing to a Unified Theory of Gravity
A team of European physicists simulated a "glowing" black hole in the lab, which they say might help confirm one famous physicist's theory.
A Bold Solution To a Quantum Mystery: Does a “Game” Between Observer and Nature Define Existence?
A newly proposed solution to a long-held quantum mystery could indicate existence is really determined by a "game" between the observer and nature.
Dark Matter and The “Unsung Heroes” of Our Cosmic Past
Dark matter is one of the "unsung heroes", that reflects our level of ignorance about our cosmic roots.
Physicists Might Have Developed a Way to Make an Atomic Laser Stay on Forever
Physicists at the University of Amsterdam may have developed a novel system that allows the continuous use of an atomic laser.
Could a Multiverse Actually Exist?
There are many theories to why a multiverse may exist, but are difficult to prove due to a lack of evidence.
New Research Lays The Foundation For Exploring Quantum Consciousness
New research demonstrating quantum motion within fractals, has laid the foundation for further exploring the theory of quantum consciousness.
Is Our Universe a Neural Network? This Scientist Thinks So.
University of Minnesota Duluth scientist Vitaly Vanchurin thinks the universe may be a neural network, and suggests a "theory of everything."
Quantum Spacetime Measured in a Major Step to Understanding the Fabric of Reality
Physicists at Fermilab Measured Spacetime on the Planck Scale
Physicists at Fermilab Measured Spacetime on the Planck Scale
Scientists with Fermilab recently announced the successful measurement of quantum spacetime at the smallest imaginable scale in known physics.
Birds May Use Quantum Mechanics to Navigate Says New Study
A new study may prove that a bird's ability to navigate using magnetic fields may actually exist in the realm of quantum mechanics.