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Independent studies used atomic and superconducting qubits
Rapid X-ray oscillations detected near the innermost orbit of a supermassive black hole could indicate the presence of a nearby orbiter such as a white dwarf
Interplay between lattice vibrations and elasticity explains anisotropic behaviour
New technique uses black-body radiation to make direct measurements with low uncertainty
Bio-inspired vortex-anchored filter captures more than 97% of floating, underwater and emulsified oils, even under strong turbulent flow
Topological electronic crystal emerges from moiré pattern
Studies in mice show that microplastics entering the bloodstream are engulfed by immune cells, forming clusters that can block cerebral blood vessels
Paraparticles are fundamentally different from bosons and fermions and could be created using ultracold atoms
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The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology gets under way at an event at UNESCO headquarters in Paris
The Echo-5Q could democratize access to quantum devices – for education, academic research and start-ups
Journal of Reliability Science and Engineering will be published by IOP Publishing and the Institute of Systems Engineering of China Academy of Engineering Physics
The Tetrahedron Constellation Gravitational Wave Observatory would consist of four satellites positioned in space
Michelle Lollie transitioned from a career in finance to developing quantum optical systems in industry
As a staff scientist at the Advanced Light Source in the US, Sophie Morley helps visiting researchers to probe the fundamental properties of quantum materials
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Architectural glass artist Oksana Kondratyeva showcases her artwork inspired by Rigetti Computing's quanum tech
Philip Ball looks at how a little-known paper by Niels Bohr demonstrates the turmoil in physics on the brink of quantum mechanics
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Materials such as concrete containing carbonate-based aggregates, bio-based plastics and biochar could sequester more than 16 billion tonnes of CO2 a year
A tactile sensor based on an optical fibre ring resonator helps blind or partially sighted people interact seamlessly with braille-based devices
Martin has put his name to a theoretical physics paper
Scintillation measurements show that FRB 20221022A originated from the highly magnetized region around a neutron star, challenging existing models of conditions there
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New phase could be used to make faster and more compact memory and processing devices
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