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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.
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