Quantum physics news, features and articles
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The Quantum World May Have a Favorite Flavor, Tantalizing Results SuggestThe world of the teensy-tiny, the quantum realm, could have a favorite flavor. Here's why that's a big deal.
By Paul Sutter Last updated
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Weird quantum experiment shows protons have more 'charm' than we thoughtProtons can contain a charm quark, an elementary particle 1.5 times heavier than the proton itself.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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How It Works issue 163: Your nervous system explainedDiscover the intricate network of specialised cells that make up your nervous system, and how this command center controls everything from thinking to walking.
By Ben Biggs Published
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Black holes may grow quantum 'hair'The quantum state of a black hole's gravitational field may hold clues as to what is beyond the event horizon.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Weird quantum boomerang predicted 60 years ago spotted for the first timeThe effect has been predicted for more than 60 years.
By Ben Turner Published
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Physicists create bizarre quantum 'domain walls' in new experimentStrange 'domain walls' act like independent quantum object in the new experiment.
By Ashley Hamer Published
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Weird quantum objects known as Q balls could explain why we existBizarre quantum objects called Q balls could explain why the universe if filled with matter and ultimately why we exist.
By Ashley Hamer Published
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Physicists create new state of matter from quantum soup of magnetically weird particlesThe messy quantum soup of spin states allows for quantum entanglement across an entire material.
By Ben Turner Published
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Weird quantum effect that can turn matter invisible finally demonstratedThe effect, called Pauli blocking, has been predicted for 30 years. Scientists just proved it for the first time.
By Ben Turner Published
