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Quantum cryptography in practice
A research team from China have proposed a new, experimentally feasible, method to encrypt messages using the principles of quantum mechanics
Using AI to find new particles at the LHC
The Standard Model of particle physics is a very well-tested theory that describes the fundamental particles and their interactions. However, it does have several key limitations. ...
Teaching machines to understand complexity
This research introduces a novel approach to uncovering structural variables in complex systems, reshaping how we model the unpredictable behaviour of the real world
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Read article: Making quantum computers more reliable
Making quantum computers more reliable
Using self-testing methods, scientists validate error-correcting codes on photonic and superconducting systems
Read article: Quantum ferromagnets without the usual tricks: a new look at magnetic excitations
Quantum ferromagnets without the usual tricks: a new look at magnetic excitations
New research reveals how quantum effects in double-exchange ferromagnets drive unexpected magnetic behaviour
Read article: Interface engineered ferromagnetism
Interface engineered ferromagnetism
Researchers enhance a 2D ferromagnetic material by layering with a topological insulator to reveal stronger, tuneable behaviour for next-generation quantum devices
Read article: Probing the fundamental nature of the Higgs Boson
Probing the fundamental nature of the Higgs Boson
ATLAS researchers have provided compelling evidence for off-shell Higgs boson production with vastly increased confidence
Read article: A recipe for quantum chaos
A recipe for quantum chaos
New research has emerged proposing a way to consistently generate quantum chaos, a key ingredient in controlling quantum systems
Read article: Further evidence for evolving dark energy?
Further evidence for evolving dark energy?
The term dark energy, first used in 1998, is a proposed form of energy that affects the universe on the largest scales. Its primary effect is to drive the accelerating expansion of...
Read article: Searching for dark matter particles
Searching for dark matter particles
A research team from China and Denmark have proposed a new, far more efficient, method of detecting ultralight dark matter particles in the lab
Read article: A record-breaking anisotropic van der Waals crystal?
A record-breaking anisotropic van der Waals crystal?
Researchers from China have observed record-breaking in-plane optical anisotropy in a van der Waals crystal
Read article: Unlocking the limits of quantum security
Unlocking the limits of quantum security
A new theoretical approach reveals how quantum encryption keys can be more effectively extracted and verified, paving the way for safer quantum networks
Read article: A breakthrough in the hunt for dark matter
A breakthrough in the hunt for dark matter
By expanding the bandwidth of searches, scientists have taken a major step toward identifying the elusive particles that may make up over a quarter of the universe
Read article: A step towards bridging gravity and quantum physics
A step towards bridging gravity and quantum physics
A new model reveals a way to describe gravity using the same mathematical language as the Standard Model
Read article: Unlocking the full potential of organic solar cells
Unlocking the full potential of organic solar cells
A new model shows how transport resistance limits solar cell efficiency and how better fill factor predictions could help us develop more powerful photovoltaics
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