Cosmology and quantum physics both offer tantalizing possibilities that we inhabit just one reality among many. But testing ...

A century-old thought experiment on wave–particle duality is brought into the laboratory using a single trapped atom ...

Scientists have unveiled a new approach to powering quantum computers using quantum batteries—a breakthrough that could make future computers faster, more reliable, and more energy efficient.

A light has emerged at the end of the tunnel in the long pursuit of developing quantum computers, which are expected to ...

A quantum state of matter has appeared in a material where physicists thought it would be impossible, forcing a rethink on the conditions that govern the behaviors of electrons in certain materials.

The Einstein-de Haas effect has been observed in a quantum fluid, showing that changes in magnetization transfer angular ...

A century ago, Erwin Schrödinger came up with an equation that says how the quantum world behaves. Now scientists are asking ...

Quantum technology has reached a turning point, echoing the early days of modern computing. Researchers say functional ...

Scientists have discovered a new quantum state of matter that connects two significant areas of physics, potentially leading ...

At just 15, Belgian prodigy Laurent Simons earned a PhD in quantum physics, demonstrating exceptional academic prowess. He ...

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 ...