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What is an atom? Facts about the building blocks of the universe
Reference Atoms are the building blocks of matter and were created after the Big Bang. They are the smallest unit of an element that still retains its properties.
1st 'atom tornado' created from swirling vortex of helium atoms
Physicists have created the first-ever atomic vortex beam — a swirling tornado of atoms and molecules with mysterious properties that have yet to be understood.
How many atoms are in the observable universe?
Atoms are the building blocks of all matter in the universe, but how many are there in the part of it we can see from Earth?
World's thinnest electronic device is 2 atoms thick
The thinner size allows electrons to move across the device much faster, which could lead to the development of much quicker computers.
Physicists harness atomic 'dark states' to store light
Physicists used optical tweezers to capture their gas clouds.
What is quantum entanglement?
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'
A new mathematical framework helps physicists define the degree of quantumness of a system
Heavy atom spills its guts in decade-long experiment
A new experiment on ultra-rare astatine could open the door to cancer treatments and new research into super-heavy atoms.
