"What we have built is a prototype for a quantum link."

Scientists: Entangled radiation may help build "quantum internet"

Logging On/Off

For the first time, scientists generated entangled radiation using a mechanical object. They're describing it as the first step toward a quantum internet.

Scientists: Entangled Radiation May Help Build “Quantum Internet”

And we can now produce it using a mechanical object.

"...this probably represents one of the cleanest and most comprehensive pieces of work on pure hydrogen."

Scientists may have created metallic hydrogen—for real this time

Big Squish

A team of French physicists claim to have created metallic hydrogen. Scientists say this experiment is more credible than past, overhyped attempts.

Scientists May Have Created Metallic Hydrogen—For Real this Time

Metallic hydrogen could be the superconductor breakthrough we've been hoping for.

"In particular it would be interesting to determine if there might be other impediments to life which have so far been overlooked."

New theory: a 2D universe could host living creatures

Simulation Theory

A physicist came up with models that support the theory that a 2D universe could still feasibly support life, poking holes in the anthropic argument.

New Theory: A 2D Universe Could Host Living Creatures

The research weakens the anthropic argument for life.

"It's like if you were trying to swim against a current that was going faster than you could swim."

New research reveals that black holes can die

Cosmic Parasites

A new model reveals that black holes could take in a steady stream of antimatter particles that gradually chip away until the black hole dissipates.

New Research Reveals That Black Holes Can Die

Here's how to kill a black hole.

We're one major step closer to useful quantum computers.

Scientists predict quantum jumps, turning physics on its head

Paradox Lost

Not only are quantum jumps predictable, they can also be reversed, according to a new Yale study that could benefit quantum computing research.

Scientists Predict Quantum Jumps, Turning Physics on Its Head

Found: Schrödinger’s cat, alive and well.

The four dimensions of spacetime that we experience could be like a hologram projected by a three-dimensional quantum state.

Our reality could be a "hologram" created by quantum physics

Warping Spacetime

A mounting body of evidence suggests that spacetime is created by the properties of quantum physics, not unlike a hologram projection.

Our Reality Could Be a “Hologram” Created by Quantum Physics

Dimensions like space and time could be generated by entangled quantum states.

"The mixing of the gas and molten metal causes an explosion."

This physicist is using mayonnaise to study nuclear fusion

Tasty Physics

Physicists are using mayonnaise to study the properties of molten metal being used to create fusion reactions in the laboratory setting.

This Physicist Is Using Mayonnaise to Study Nuclear Fusion

Scientists' secret weapon in the race to develop fusion: mayonnaise.

The laser is as powerful as one-tenth of all the sunlight that reaches Earth concentrated into a single beam.

The world's strongest laser is about to simulate a supernova

We Got Death Star

European scientists recently tested an unfathomably powerful laser. Next year, they expect to use it to develop new cancer treatments and study supernovas.

The World’s Strongest Laser is About to Simulate a Supernova

After a successful test, scientists will begin using the 10-petawatt laser next year.

Black hole mergers have become nearly commonplace, but this is still a "first."

Scientists just detected a black hole devouring a neutron star

Space Snacc

Scientists at LIGO just observed the gravitational waves given off by a black hole as it consumed a neutron star for the first time.

Scientists Just Detected a Black Hole Devouring a Neutron Star

It was the fifth gravitational wave detection at LIGO in April alone.

"Usually, the key is finding the question to ask."

When the Large Hadron Collider turns on, it may trap dark matter

Spotted

Scientists have a new plan to try and spot dark matter by searching for particular particles once the Large Hadron Collider's upgrades are complete.

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