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Uncovering hidden geometry in quantum materials
News Sep 3, 2025

Uncovering hidden geometry in quantum materials

New discoveries in quantum physics could transform electronics and energy conduction.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Toward efficient quantum navigation systems
News Apr 28, 2025

Toward efficient quantum navigation systems

Quantum navigation breakthrough: A new era of GPS-free navigation with unmatched precision and reliability.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Exploring Quantum Collapse: Schrödinger’s Cat, Diósi-Penrose Model, and Tabletop Experiments
Community Feb 4, 2025

Exploring Quantum Collapse: Schrödinger’s Cat, Diósi-Penrose Model, and Tabletop Experiments

Schrödinger’s cat meets Einstein’s gravity—can gravity explain why the quantum world looks so different from our own? A new experiment tests whether spacetime itself forces superpositions to collapse.

Natnael Asnake 4 min read
Strong phonon interference achieved with two-dimensional metals
News Aug 12, 2025

Strong phonon interference achieved with two-dimensional metals

Researchers at Rice University uncover a powerful way to make vibrations in materials interfere strongly, opening doors to better sensors and quantum devices without needing complex setups.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read