Theory of quantum birthmarks reveals that surprising ‘quantum scarring’ is an example of a general principle for all quantum systems.

Experiments measure the common phase difference in free fall predicted by quantum mechanics and general relativity.

Fruit-fly-inspired smell learning model trims back resource requirements for real neuromorphic hardware.

Answers to cosmology’s big questions could be glimpsed from primordial hydrogen signals thanks to a lunar satellite.

Entangled photons from sunlight demonstrate that lasers may not be necessary for more energetically economic quantum technologies.

Lasers have a range of applications, many of which rather than forming an attack, play invaluable roles in work to protect the planet.

In black holes the point at which known physics breaks down is not a point but a surface, new research suggests.

Research uncovers an engineered fungal material that self-heals and self-cleans while almost completely degrading within 41 days.

Quantum engineered molecular clocks help search for physics beyond the standard model.

Boundary between materials that flow and those that don’t could shed light on Earth’s early history

Motor proteins power everything from muscle contraction to bacterial swimming. While replicating their chemically fuelled directional motion in the laboratory has proved difficult, researchers are mak...

Fluid dynamics-based studies of the collective motion of birds reveal flocking shares a number of characteristics with crystalline materials.

Closed time-like curves allow greater information capacity when sending messages backwards in time

The use of quantum entanglement to enable selective image transmission through complex media can enhance applications from imaging to secure communication

Abstract. Health data offers the analyst both an embarrassment of riches in breadth and detail, but also a headache in terms of data handling challenges. A

Physicists weren’t sure why Moon rocks brought back during the Apollo missions are more strongly magnetized than models predict

Researchers generated images from noise, using orders of magnitude less energy than current generative AI models require.

Degradable pacemakers and artificial neurons showcase how flexible, tissue-compatible electronics are revolutionising medicine. But translating these materials from lab bench to clinic requires solvin...

Observations of the thermal energy in a baby galaxy cluster 12.4 billion light years away suggest much more energetic early cluster growth than current theories assume

Reducing atom loss and re-using already-measured atoms enables more complex quantum computations

Researchers believe they can fit 25 million Josephson junctions — a useful component for quantum computing — on one two-inch wafer with this approach.

Experiments show that a time crystal based on magnons can interact with mechanical waves without being destroyed.

Trade-off between precision and entropy production lies in measurement process

Trade-off between precision and entropy production lies in measurement process

Team says it has hit on an explanation for heartbreaking “lip outs”

Waveguide-style approach promises to pair the versatility of phononic quantum technologies with the tight control of photonic ones

Waveguide-style approach promises to pair the versatility of phononic quantum technologies with the tight control of photonic ones

The same pulling force that causes “tears” in a glass of wine also shapes embryos. It’s another example of how genes exploit mechanical forces for growth and development.

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Dance piece snippets and digital dance pieces inspired by quantum science and technology. This collection is created to celebrate the UNESCO International Ye...

Researchers develop an electrolyte that overcomes the low-capacity high-operating-temperature issues of previous hydrogen storage setups

In Tales of Militant Chemistry, Alice Lovejoy traces how film giants Kodak and Agfa helped produce weapons of war during the 20th century.

Calculations reveal inverse square law behaviour in binary black holes

Discovery could lift theoretical constraints on calculations achievable with certain types of topological quantum computers

Recent advances in measurement techniques have shed light on the different roles of various biomolecules during frightening and stressful situations. Anna Demming looks at how it may lead to new therapeutic interventions for conditions like PTSD

Findings may have wide-ranging implications, from the origins of life to the characterisation of technological glasses

Researchers find a “cool” way to mitigate background water signals and demonstrate non-invasive blood ion monitoring in living mice

Researchers design, produce and test a synthetic protein with a dynamic structure

Researchers shed light on the "dark matter" of the gut, revealing a species of fungus that could potentially help counter fatty liver disease. The research is in its early days, though.

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Cool tool creates and characterizes exotic phonons in twisted graphene

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