Recent Articles
Noise Becomes a Quantum Ally
Noise is typically detrimental to quantum effects, but simulations suggest that it can boost entanglement under certain conditions. Read More »
Topological Order Intrinsic to Mixed Quantum States
Three theoretical studies have uncovered novel types of topological order inherent in open quantum systems, enriching our understanding of quantum phases of matter. Read More »
Monster Shocks Could Explain Radio Bursts
Powerful shock waves around magnetized neutron stars may be the source of mysterious radio bursts that are observed across the sky. Read More »
How Having Extra Chromosome Sets Shapes Evolution
Researchers predict that having extra sets of chromosomes can both speed up and slow down the evolution of an organism, depending on the organism’s “fitness landscape.” Read More »
Quantum Milestones, 1916: Millikan’s Measurement of Planck’s Constant
The experiment provided further proof of the reality of photons, yet Millikan didn’t accept their existence until later in his career. Read More »
Improving Models of Landslide Speed
Measurements of grains flowing down an inclined plane have uncovered general principles that may help researchers model rockslides and other granular flows. Read More »
Strange Swapping Behavior Defines New Particle Candidate
Researchers predict the existence of a class of particles that behave differently from those already known. Read More »
Biological Magnetic Sensing Comes Close to Quantum Limit
Researchers find that two types of biological magnetic sensor can sense fields close to the quantum limit, a finding that could guide the design of lab-made devices. Read More »
Building a Scalable Ion Clock with a Coulomb Crystal
Researchers have built an optical clock using an array of trapped ions—an architecture that can be scaled up to boost the clock’s precision. Read More »
