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The Schrödinger equation turns 100

Century-old quantum formulation continues to be one of chemistry’s most-used tools

Ananya Palivela

Computing

These quantum switches need a materials makeover

Jan 12, 2026

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These quantum switches need a materials makeover

Fixing the materials flaws in quantum computers is key to unlocking their advantage

Ananya Palivela

Computing

A Forgotten Math Idea Could Supercharge Quantum Computers

Sep 5, 2025

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A Forgotten Math Idea Could Supercharge Quantum Computers

Scientists have revived an ignored area of math to envision a path toward stable quantum computing

Ananya Palivela

Quantum Mechanics

Famous double-slit experiment gets its cleanest test yet

Aug 28, 2025

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Famous double-slit experiment gets its cleanest test yet

Single ultracold atoms act as slits, stripping away noise and emphasizing the fundamental nature of wave–particle duality

Ananya Palivela

Computing

New microscopy technique can identify topological superconductors

Jul 23, 2025

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New microscopy technique can identify topological superconductors

Scanning-tunnelling microscope with a superconducting tip could help uncover materials for next-generation quantum computers

Ananya Palivela

Light and Sound

New audio tech could let you listen privately without headphones

May 30, 2025

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New audio tech could let you listen privately without headphones

Private listening out in the open is possible thanks to acoustic metasurfaces that precisely bend and direct sound waves.

Ananya Palivela

Others

Uncover the Truth: 5 Myths about Chemical Technology Careers

May 22, 2025

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Uncover the Truth: 5 Myths about Chemical Technology Careers

Common misconceptions about chemical technology careers get debunked and why becoming a chemical technical professional is worth considering

Ananya Palivela

Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Effect Could Tame Noisy Nanoparticles by Rendering them Invisible

May 14, 2025

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Quantum Effect Could Tame Noisy Nanoparticles by Rendering them Invisible

Theoretical proposal suggests a way of eliminating backaction noise in nanoparticles levitated with light

Ananya Palivela

Computing

Apr 21, 2025

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Photonic Computing Takes a Step Toward Fruition

Two newly developed computer chips, powered in part by light, have tackled complex computing tasks once considered out of reach for photonic systems.

Ananya Palivela

Particle Physics

KATRIN sets tighter limit on neutrino mass

Apr 16, 2025

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KATRIN sets tighter limit on neutrino mass

New maximum for notoriously shy particle is 0.45 eV – 1 million times less than the electron

Ananya Palivela

Quantum Mechanics

A Microscopic Step Closer to Creating Schrödinger’s Cat for Real

Apr 4, 2025

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A Microscopic Step Closer to Creating Schrödinger’s Cat for Real

A new experiment shows that even messy, thermal systems can support quantum superpositions, challenging ideas about where quantum behavior ends and the classical world begins.

Ananya Palivela

Cosmology

Underwater detector spots the most energetic neutrino yet

Apr 3, 2025

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Underwater detector spots the most energetic neutrino yet

This rare event offers a unique opportunity to explore the universe, including probing the fundamental properties of the cosmos.

Ananya Palivela

The Schrödinger equation turns 100

These quantum switches need a materials makeover

A Forgotten Math Idea Could Supercharge Quantum Computers

Famous double-slit experiment gets its cleanest test yet

New microscopy technique can identify topological superconductors

New audio tech could let you listen privately without headphones

Uncover the Truth: 5 Myths about Chemical Technology Careers

Quantum Effect Could Tame Noisy Nanoparticles by Rendering them Invisible

Photonic Computing Takes a Step Toward Fruition

KATRIN sets tighter limit on neutrino mass

A Microscopic Step Closer to Creating Schrödinger’s Cat for Real

Underwater detector spots the most energetic neutrino yet

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