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From artificial atoms to quantum information machines: Inside the 2025 Nobel...

Staff Writer - October 12, 2025

Zhixin Wang, University of California, Santa Barbara The 2025 Nobel Prize in physics honors three quantum physicists – John...

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What is quantum advantage? A quantum computing scientist explains an approaching...

Staff Writer - November 19, 2023

Daniel Lidar, University of Southern California Quantum advantage is the milestone the field of quantum computing is fervently working...

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Polymers from earth can make cement more climate-friendly

Staff Writer - February 12, 2026

Alcina Johnson Sudagar, Washington University in St. Louis Concrete is all around you – in the foundation of your...

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RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome −...

February 10, 2026

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Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers bracing...

February 9, 2026

A baby orangutan was seized by Thai police in an anti-trafficking operation in May 2025. Thai police Central Investigation Bureau via AP

New technologies are stepping up the global fight against wildlife trafficking

February 8, 2026

U.S. skier Rosie Brennan leads a group during the women’s team sprint classic cross-country skiing competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics. AP Photo/Aaron Favila

What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski...

February 5, 2026