For centuries, the concept of consciousness has intrigued philosophers and scientists alike. Often deemed too abstract for ...

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Quantum mechanics theory predicts that, in addition to exhibiting particle-like behavior, particles of all sizes can also ...

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In theory, quantum physics can bypass the hard mathematical problems at the root of modern encryption. A new proof shows how.

Scientists uncovered universal laws of entanglement in any dimension. The results strengthen links between particle physics, ...

Textbooks give strange, imprecise explanations of where things happen in quantum mechanics. Consistency with gravity needs a fresh approach.

Recent progress on both analog and digital simulations of quantum fields foreshadows a future in which quantum computers ...

This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, according to UNESCO, marking 100 years since quantum mechanics was proposed. The theory hardly needed the extra publicity, though ...

Quantum computing is no longer science fiction but a rapidly emerging reality—one that healthcare organizations must prepare ...