An exotic phase of matter has been realized on a quantum processor. Matter can exist in different forms, or phases, such as liquid water or solid ice. These phases are usually understood under ...

Death is the inescapable conclusion of life. But what happens after death is still a highly debated topic. Throw into the mix a heady combination of religious belief and scientific theories, and you ...

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Quantum computing, on the cusp of a technological revolution, is set to significantly alter the way we process and interact ...

A new calculation shows how five atoms interact in the Efimov effect. It marks a major leap in quantum physics. Matter behaves weirdly at the quantum scale, one of the strangest examples being the ...

A newly discovered set of mathematical equations describes how to turn any sequence of random events into a clock, scientists ...

Multivariate porous materials (MTV) are like a "collection of Lego blocks," allowing for customized design at a molecular ...

One notable example is the $34 million secured by British quantum algorithms specialist Phasecraft from a group of investors, ...

The quantum computing market is catching the eyes of Big Tech and investors. Do enterprises need to prepare? On Monday, ...

Quantum computing utilizes quantum mechanics to solve complex problems more quickly than classical computers. The potential ...

Imagine a physicist observing a quantum system whose behavior is akin to a coin toss: it could come up heads or tails. They perform the quantum coin toss and see heads. Could they be certain that ...