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For quantum computers to outperform their classical counterparts, they need more quantum bits, or qubits. State-of-the-art quantum computers have around 1,000 qubits. Columbia physicists Sebastian ...

Record-breaking experiment shows that a cluster of thousands of atoms can act like a wave as well as a particle.

Google has launched a new AI experiment called Project Genie, a tool that lets users build their own interactive virtual ...

On November 7, 2025, in Beijing, China, @CenturyEggSoloCongee shared a video of a creative music-making session using everyday objects. In the video, the performer creates rhythmic sounds with a small ...

A spectacular new image from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate structures inside the Helix Nebula, where a dying sunlike star is enriching the galaxy with the elements needed for life.