Ripples spreading across a calm lake after raindrops fall—and the way ripples from different drops overlap and travel outward ...

Teleportation via the internet sounds like science fiction. Still, researchers have now demonstrated quantum teleportation ...

Cold atom experiments are among the most powerful and precise ways of investigating and measuring the Universe and exploring the quantum world. By trapping atoms and exploiting their quantum ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

What if the most complex problems plaguing industries today—curing diseases, optimizing global supply chains, or even securing digital communication—could be solved in a fraction of the time it takes ...

To do that, I will start with what quantum computers actually are, then look at how they might reshape medicine, longevity science, and our understanding of aging. Only after that is it possible to ...

Satoshi’s 1.1-million-BTC wallet is increasingly viewed as a potential quantum vulnerability as researchers assess how advancing computing power could affect early Bitcoin addresses. Satoshi ...

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 ...

In a rare move, BlackRock has quietly added a new line to its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) filing — and it is turning heads. The update, submitted in early May 2025, flags quantum computing as a ...