Scientists prove the existence of a “dark state”
Quantum computers have the potential to change technology by solving complex problems that traditional computers cannot handle.
However, one major challenge is instability—quantum states are...
If you’re going to call aliens, use this number
Let’s dive into one of those cosmic curiosities that’s bound to blow your mind: how we might chat with aliens.
And no, I’m not talking...
Is the universe really the same in every direction?
For a long time, scientists have believed that the universe looks the same no matter where you are or which direction you look.
This idea,...
Scientists discover hidden patterns in fourth dimension
Mathematics has a branch called topology that studies the properties of shapes and objects that remain unchanged even when they are stretched or bent.
While...
Could time flow in both directions? New study challenges our understanding of time
For centuries, we’ve believed that time moves in only one direction—from the past to the future. Spilled milk doesn’t gather back into a glass,...
Scientists uncover clues about atomic nucleus shape and dark forces
A team of leading physicists has made a breakthrough in understanding how the shape of atomic nuclei affects the behavior of atoms.
Researchers from Germany’s...
Scientists create a ‘Schrödinger’s cat’ in a silicon chip
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have achieved a major milestone in quantum technology by creating a real-life version of the famous "Schrödinger’s cat" thought experiment—inside...
Why can’t dark matter be too heavy
Dark matter may have to go on a diet, according to new research.
By now we have a vast abundance of evidence for the existence...
Unlocking the future: quantum encryption explained
In our digital world, keeping information safe is a big deal.
Whether it's your personal messages, bank details, or health records, encryption plays a key...
If we want to live on other worlds, we’re going to need new clocks
Between NASA, other space agencies, and the commercial space sector, there are some truly ambitious plans for humanity’s future in space.
These plans envision the...