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Imperfections Lower the Simulation Cost of Quantum Computers
Classical computers can efficiently simulate the behavior of quantum computers if the quantum computer is imperfect enough. Read More »
Hints of Cosmic Birefringence?
A new analysis of the cosmic microwave background shows that its polarization may be rotated by exotic effects indicating beyond-standard-model physics. Read More »
Watching Wood Dry
Combining x-ray and MRI techniques leads to a microscopic explanation for the process by which water escapes from wood. Read More »
AI Tools Boost Simple Technologies in a Shared World
Bicycles and indoor lighting are among many everyday features that can benefit from recent advances in artificial intelligence. Read More »
The Sounds of Levitating Water Droplets
Leidenfrost drops suspended above a hot surface by a thin layer of vapor emit periodic sounds in a similar way to pipe organs. Read More »
Bringing Quantum to Machine Learning
Maria Schuld reflects on the open questions about quantum machine-learning algorithms. Read More »
Affirming the Bott Index
A useful metric for characterizing the topological behavior of fermions can be extended to bosonic systems as well. Read More »
How to Decolonize South African Physics
South African researchers explain why and how their country’s physics should be untethered from its colonial past. Read More »
Physics in South Africa
South Africa is hunting for students in booming sectors of physics, including astronomy, optics, and nuclear physics. Read More »
