The Pauli exclusion principle is a cornerstone of the Standard Model of particle physics and is essential for the structure ...

Can quantum systems become more disordered, as thermodynamics would predict? Yes, they can - if a proper definition of "entropy" is used. It is one of the most important laws of nature that we know: ...

In the strange, often unintuitive world of quantum physics, one mystery has stood out for decades: Can quantum entanglement be manipulated in a reversible way, like energy in a perfect heat engine?

An old puzzle in particle physics has been solved: How can quantum field theories be best formulated on a lattice to ...

Federal scientists told Congress that failure to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative threatens to unravel coordinated ...

In an effort to bring together the domains of gravity and quantum theory, Albert Einstein and Nathan Rosen proposed a ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn in this story: Atomic clocks will only see a loss of 1 second in accuracy over a ...

Quantum technologies could transform society—but their national and economic security implications also bring complex legal hurdles. To help innovators navigate those challenges, the Chicago Quantum ...