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Largest objects ever get cooled down to their ‘quantum limit’
By Ben Turner published
The researchers hope to use their apparatus to probe why large objects do not exhibit quantum effects.

Physicists link 'quantum memories' in early step toward quantum internet
By Charlie Wood published
Two novel demonstrations bring the backbone of the quantum internet, quantum repeaters, a little closer.

What is quantum entanglement?
By Paul Sutter published
Quantum entanglement is one of the uber-bizarre phenomena seen when things get itty-bitty. Here's a look at how entanglement works and why it's so weird.

Physicists discover the 'Kings and Queens of Quantumness'
By Adam Mann published
A new mathematical framework helps physicists define the degree of quantumness of a system

New quantum paradox throws the foundations of observed reality into question
By Eric Cavalcanti published
Physicists have found a new paradox in quantum mechanics that throws doubt on some common-sense ideas about physical reality.

Physicists watch quantum particles tunnel through solid barriers. Here's what they found.
By Diane Lincoln published
A team of physicists has devised a simple way to measure the duration of a bizarre phenomenon called quantum tunneling.

Freeman Dyson, quantum physicist who imagined alien megastructures, has died at 96
By Rafi Letzter published
Physicist Freeman Dyson was known for his work on quantum physics and mathematics, as well as his big ideas about the far future.

Schrödinger's cat: The favorite, misunderstood pet of quantum mechanics
By Adam Mann published
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