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![The new material works by forming triangles out of an atom's spin states.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AVLWV2PvJgo2DmbCyH48hg-320-80.jpg)
Physicists create new state of matter from quantum soup of magnetically weird particles
By Ben Turner published
The messy quantum soup of spin states allows for quantum entanglement across an entire material.
![Blue laser light used by one of the experiments to detect the increased transparency of the gas.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7SijWTVX6G7vkgcgzpdmkR-320-80.jpg)
Weird quantum effect that can turn matter invisible finally demonstrated
By Ben Turner published
The effect, called Pauli blocking, has been predicted for 30 years. Scientists just proved it for the first time.
![The time crystal was created inside Google's Sycamore chip, which is kept cool inside their quantum cryostat.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qAnnP7kXDiHNN4g5DU3iai-320-80.jpg)
Otherworldly 'time crystal' made inside Google quantum computer could change physics forever
By Ben Turner published
The crystals neatly sidestep some of physics' most iron-clad laws.
![Abstract background, quantum physics, wave function](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aBSs4o7eAJupCvRQGcvgET-320-80.jpg)
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
![Each of the four supercooled mirrors weighs 40 kilograms.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MdoVPUm65WyE6Pr7DwbJ4o-320-80.jpg)
Largest objects ever get cooled down to their ‘quantum limit’
By Ben Turner published
The researchers hope to use their apparatus to probe why large objects do not exhibit quantum effects.
![Physicists take steps toward a quantum internet with a new way to link light particles.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fMzfFLuQrmY6WnB4tcMNbX-320-80.jpg)
Physicists link 'quantum memories' in early step toward quantum internet
By Charlie Wood published
Two novel demonstrations bring the backbone of the quantum internet, quantum repeaters, a little closer.
![An artist's illustration of quantum entanglement.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XXvNg65B8odU3wbAi5J44D-320-80.jpg)
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.
![The researchers established the network using a complex system of lasers.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e7WqaeJhvsThEp2BWdzTBj-320-80.jpg)
World's 1st multinode quantum network is a breakthrough for the quantum internet
By Ben Turner published
Researchers say the new network will be unhackable and able to coordinate systems to unprecedented levels. Many of the deeper implications, however, cannot be foreseen.
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