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

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

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

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 ...

Teleportation via the internet sounds like science fiction. Still, researchers have now demonstrated quantum teleportation over live internet cables, paving the way for ultra-secure communication and ...

Quantum theory and Einstein's theory of general relativity are two of the greatest successes in modern physics. Each works ...

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 ...

A new chip-based quantum memory uses nanoprinted “light cages” to trap light inside atomic vapor, enabling fast, reliable ...

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

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 ...