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We might have just seen the first hints of dark matter

Unexplained gamma ray radiation coming from the edge of the Milky Way galaxy could be produced by self-annihilating dark matter particles – but the idea requires further investigation

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Physics

We may need a fourth law of thermodynamics for living systems

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A new understanding of causality could fix quantum theory’s fatal flaw

Physics

A new understanding of causality could fix quantum theory’s fatal flaw

Features

Quantum computer core. Light rays passing through the nanoscale crystal core of a quantum computer. Quantum computers, which are under development, are based on quantum mechanics and the principle of representing information in quantum bits (qubits) using quantum properties. This could involve optical properties of chemically doped crystals, like the one shown here. Quantum computing has the potential to massively increase computing power.

Physics

An ambitious look at quantum physics is fun – but overdoes it a little

Culture

Brian and Beatie - by Cecily Eno

Physics

Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe discuss their new spacebound album, Liminal

Culture

Physics

Physics of light and magnetism rewritten after almost two centuries

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Physics

The forgotten women of quantum physics

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Vlatko Vedral

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Quantum numbers are the true essence of reality, says Vlatko Vedral

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Physics

The fascinating story of the ultimate cosmic law

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Physics

Quantum computers reveal that the wave function is a real thing

The uncertainty inherent to quantum mechanics has long left physicists wondering whether the observations we make on the quantum level reflect reality - a new test suggests they do

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Physics

The US is unlikely to test nuclear weapons, despite what Trump says

Analysis

Physics

Quantum-inspired algorithm could help reveal hidden cosmic objects

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Physics

No space, no time, no particles: A radical vision of quantum reality

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Physics

Could gravity produce quantum entanglement if it’s not fully quantum?

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