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Quantum quirk explains why carbon dioxide causes global warming

A phenomenon called the Fermi resonance, which affects how molecules vibrate, is responsible for a large part of carbon dioxide’s planet-warming effect

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Newton’s first law says that objects move at constant speeds until a force affects them

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Newton’s first law appears to break down in the quantum realm

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Five of the biggest unanswered questions about the proton

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Five of the biggest unanswered questions about the proton

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Quantum randomness of empty space can be controlled with a laser

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Record-breaking number of qubits entangled in a quantum computer

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Quantum twist on common computer algorithm promises useful speed boost

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Quantum lidar could help driverless vehicles spot bright objects

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Quantum superposition or quantum entanglement concept illustration. Superposition is the ability of a quantum system to be in multiple states at the same time until it is measured. Quantum entanglement is a physical phenomenon that occurs when pairs or groups of particles are generated or interact in ways such that the quantum state of each particle cannot be described independently.

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Rethinking reality: Is the entire universe a single quantum object?

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Which quantum computer is the most powerful ever? It's complicated

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Microsoft says its weird new particle could improve quantum computers

Researchers at Microsoft say they have created elusive quasiparticles called Majorana zero modes – but scientists outside the company are sceptical

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Quantum computers could slash the energy use of cryptocurrencies

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IBM quantum computer beat a supercomputer in a head-to-head test

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Extremely cold drop of helium can be levitated forever

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Sound-based quantum computers could be built using chip-sized device

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