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World's thinnest electronic device is 2 atoms thickThe thinner size allows electrons to move across the device much faster, which could lead to the development of much quicker computers.
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Physicists harness atomic 'dark states' to store lightPhysicists used optical tweezers to capture their gas clouds.
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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.
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Physicists discover the 'Kings and Queens of Quantumness'A new mathematical framework helps physicists define the degree of quantumness of a system
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Heavy atom spills its guts in decade-long experimentA new experiment on ultra-rare astatine could open the door to cancer treatments and new research into super-heavy atoms.
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When did the 'Dark Ages of the Universe' end? This rare molecule holds the answer.Scientists hunting for neutral hydrogen — a rare molecule that predates every star in the universe — just took a step closer to catching their prize.
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How Many Chemical Elements Can You Name? 1 in 5 Americans Can't Name One.One in 5 Americans can't name a single element on the Periodic Table.
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Extreme, Hydrogen-Crushing Physicists Are Pushing Us into a 'New Era of Superconductivity'Lanthanum, diamond crushers and advanced computer models are changing the hunt for this extreme quantum mechanical effect.
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Defying Laws of Nature, Scientists Force 'Supercrystals' Into ExistenceA team of physicists used lasers to create "supercrystals," even as the structures fought to not exist at all.
