Quantum technologies, systems that process, transfer or store information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, could tackle ...

A hundred years ago, quantum mechanics was a radical theory that baffled even the brightest minds. Today, it's the backbone ...

Quantum walks sound abstract, but they sit at the center of a very concrete race: who will harness quantum mechanics to solve ...

Replication is a cornerstone of science, yet even in the natural sciences, attempts to reproduce results do not always succeed. Quantum computing promises machines that can solve certain problems far ...

This interaction could help explain both why quantum processes can occur within environments like the brain and why we lose ...

Quantum computers could revolutionize everything from drug discovery to business analytics—but their incredible power also ...

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 ...

Researchers in Germany have created a new photonic chip that precisely controls quantum light without disrupting fragile signals.

From a child who wanted to be an artist to a UNESCO-honoured quantum scientist, Temitope Adeniyi embodies a new generation of ...

Diamonds are no longer just prized for their brilliance. In cutting-edge physics labs, synthetic diamonds with carefully engineered flaws are becoming one of the most promising platforms in modern ...

Even if quantum technology may seem far from widespread use, experts warn of the need to invest and build its infrastructure for economic growth and national security — now. Researchers, public sector ...

The two children had never seen anything quite like it. “It’s electricity that gives to the whole entire airport!” guessed 8-year-old Ishaan Jain. “It should spin,” added his sister Siya, 4. Ishaan ...