Niels Bohr, one of the most influential physicists of the 20th century, is remembered not only for his groundbreaking ...

With the help of a new experiment, researchers have succeeded in confirming a ten-year-old theoretical study, which connects one of the most fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics -- the ...

The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.

Many quantum effects can be observed only when a small number of particles is studied—individual atoms, molecules or photons, ...

Time feels familiar. It marks every moment of daily life, from the ticking of a wall clock to the changing numbers on a ...

Quantum entanglement is a state in which particles are entwined with each other. In this entwined state, the properties of one particle influence the other, even when they aren't physically close to ...

In July 1925, physicist Werner Heisenberg wrote a letter to Wolfgang Pauli sharing his new ideas about what would eventually become known as quantum theory. A hundred years later, that theory has been ...

Some researchers believe consciousness is a byproduct of the constantly firing web of neurons in our heads. However, others believe something more theoretical must be involved to explain our complex ...

The ability to manipulate and observe phenomena on attosecond timescales has yielded groundbreaking insights into electron dynamics and the behaviour of matter exposed to intense light fields. The ...

Scientists think a new framework for quantum gravity could offer clues about a mysterious 5th fundamental force of nature.

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, according to ...

Donald Trump has signed two quantum-focused executive orders to push US innovation in quantum computing and accelerate ...