Replication is a cornerstone of science, yet even in the natural sciences, attempts to reproduce results do not always succeed. Quantum computing promises machines that can solve certain problems far ...

Quantum walks sound abstract, but they sit at the center of a very concrete race: who will harness quantum mechanics to solve ...

Scientists have discovered a new quantum state of matter that connects two significant areas of physics, potentially leading ...

This interaction could help explain both why quantum processes can occur within environments like the brain and why we lose ...

Evidence of quantum particles working together to generate self-sustaining energy pulses has scientists rethinking the entire quantum world.

Quantum computers, systems that process information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, could soon outperform classical computers on some complex computational problems. These computers rely on ...

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 ...

From a child who wanted to be an artist to a UNESCO-honoured quantum scientist, Temitope Adeniyi embodies a new generation of ...

Diamonds are no longer just prized for their brilliance. In cutting-edge physics labs, synthetic diamonds with carefully engineered flaws are becoming one of the most promising platforms in modern ...

Even if quantum technology may seem far from widespread use, experts warn of the need to invest and build its infrastructure for economic growth and national security — now. Researchers, public sector ...

Quantum physics didn’t set out to explain the mind. It set out to explain matter. And yet, the deeper scientists went into ...

The two children had never seen anything quite like it. “It’s electricity that gives to the whole entire airport!” guessed 8-year-old Ishaan Jain. “It should spin,” added his sister Siya, 4. Ishaan ...