A new type of superconductor may just be what physicists have been searching for over the past 40 years.
Unbreakable communications using the power of quantum cryptography
Quantum key distribution is the only way to ensure an absolutely secured connection protected by the laws of quantum physics.
A deeper look at quantum tunneling lays the groundwork for new discoveries
Vital to the fusion process and used in a wealth of technological applications, new research shows quantum tunneling is still delivering surprises.
An isolated blob unveils secrets of turbulence
Turbulence is hard to control, but a turbulent blob created using vortex rings provides fundamental insights into this elusive state of matter.
Scientists detect the X-ray signature of a single atom
A new technique can detect the X-ray signature of an individual atom, even determining the structure of its electron orbits.
A paranoid experiment to test the future quantum internet
A group of scientists have carried out one of the strongest tests of quantum phenomena by observing nonlocality in a network.
How does rotation affect the quantum properties of electrons?
A study explores how the behavior of electrons changes on the mesoscale under magnetic fields and rotation.
Storing unhackable data in metamaterials
Mechanical metamaterials are finding application in data storage with benefits such as immunity to degradation and hacker protection.
An inanimate material capable of voice recognition
A thin film composed of small magnetic whirls called skyrmions performs voice pattern recognition with an accuracy approaching 99%.
Infrared: The future of anti-counterfeit tags?
A new study proposes a technique to print images on a special surface such that they can only be seen by authorized recipients.