By using something called a quantum grid, scientists have found a clever way to simultaneously measure momentum and position ...

"With this, we can detect very tiny changes in both position and momentum at once, beyond the limit of any classical sensor," the authors explained.

Katy has a BA in Humanities and Philosophy, with over 20 years of experience in online and print publishing. She was named the Association of British Science Writers' Editor of the Year in 2023. The ...

This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, according to UNESCO, marking 100 years since quantum mechanics was proposed. The theory hardly needed the extra publicity, though ...

A survey of Scientific American’s century of quantum coverage helps explain the enduring popularity of strange physics ...

When you shine a flashlight into a glass of water, the beam bends. That simple observation, familiar since ancient times, ...

This persnickety number determines the strength of magnetic fields. It figures in everything from motors and generators to audio speakers. Oh, and without it we’d live in eternal darkness.

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. At the turn of the 20th century, the renowned mathematician David Hilbert had a grand ambition to bring a more rigorous, mathematical ...

A 2016 study published in the journal Science noted that graphene exhibited this behavior ... of high-quality graphene as a testing bed for some of the unifying concepts in physics,” the authors wrote ...

Since the 1990s, evidence has been growing that quantum computers should be able to solve a range of particularly complex computational problems, with applications in everything from supply chain ...

Right now, it’s called Building X, with the “X” serving not only as a placeholder for a name-to-be-named later, but also as an indicator of its great potential for education and research. Delaware Gov ...

Scientists used fluid dynamics to learn how to get the most flavor from pour-over coffee. By Katrina Miller More than a billion cups of coffee are consumed daily: French-press, espresso, cold brew, ...