The latest claim of a clear quantum supremacy solves a useful problem. Right now, quantum computers are small and error-prone […]
Category: Physics
Study: Hand clapping is akin to a Helmholtz resonator
Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, […]
These hot oil droplets can bounce off any surface
The Hong Kong physicists were interested in hot droplets striking cold surfaces. Prior research showed there was less of a […]
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories from February
Dancing sea turtles, the discovery of an Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb, perfectly boiled eggs, and more. X-ray image of the PHerc.172 […]
Amazon uses quantum “cat states” with error correction
The company shows off a mix of error-resistant hardware and error correction. Following up on Microsoft’s announcement of a qubit […]
Scientists unlock vital clue to strange quirk of static electricity
Scientists can now explain the prevailing unpredictability of contact electrification, unveiling order from what has long been considered chaos. Static […]
Microsoft demonstrates working qubits based on exotic physics
Skip to content Stronger evidence for a hypothetical quasiparticle, plus actual processing hardware. Microsoft’s Majorana 1 processor, the first to […]
Quantum teleportation used to distribute a calculation
The researchers showed that this setup allowed them to teleport with a specific gate operation (controlled-Z), which can serve as […]
Seven cool science stories we almost missed this month
Peruvian mummy tattoos, the wobbly physics of spears and darts, quantum “cat states,” and more. Lasers revealed tattoos on the […]
Complexity physics finds crucial tipping points in chess games
For his analysis, Barthelemy chose to represent chess as a decision tree in which each “branch” leads to a win, […]