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Weird quantum experiment shows protons have more 'charm' than we thought
By Stephanie Pappas published
Protons can contain a charm quark, an elementary particle 1.5 times heavier than the proton itself.
Weird quantum boomerang predicted 60 years ago spotted for the first time
By Ben Turner published
The effect has been predicted for more than 60 years.
Physicists create bizarre quantum 'domain walls' in new experiment
By Ashley Hamer published
Strange 'domain walls' act like independent quantum object in the new experiment.
Weird quantum objects known as Q balls could explain why we exist
By Ashley Hamer published
Bizarre quantum objects called Q balls could explain why the universe if filled with matter and ultimately why we exist.
AI designs quantum physics experiments beyond what any human has conceived
By Anil Ananthaswamy published
Originally built to speed up calculations, a machine-learning system is now making shocking progress at the frontiers of experimental quantum physics
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.
Albert Einstein's lost letter to British engineer suggests 'unknown physics' in animal behavior
By Tom Metcalfe published
In a newly discovered letter written by Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist suggested there could be a link between the migrations of birds and "unknown" physical processes.
'Imaginary' numbers are real (sort of)
By Stephanie Pappas published
Imaginary numbers have real meaning in the world of quantum mechanics, where they carry information about physical states.
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