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Physics

What if the diminutive electron isn’t as small as it gets?

We thought electrons and their two mysterious siblings were fundamental particles. Now there are hints that we need to go smaller still to understand matter

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Technology

First underwater entanglement could lead to unhackable comms

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Technology

China's quantum submarine detector could seal South China Sea

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Technology

Atomic Legoland: How to build wonder stuff from the atom up

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Fast radio bursts may be dark matter ‘stars’ hitting black holes

Space

Fast radio bursts may be dark matter ‘stars’ hitting black holes

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Earth

Quantum gravity detector will use atom clouds to survey for oil

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Humans

Mosquitoes: Staring into the heat death of the universe

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Physics

The geometry that could reveal the true nature of space-time

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Technology

Quantum simulator with 51 qubits is largest ever

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Physics

Five things physicists hate about physics

Physics isn't just hard – it can be uncomfortable, too. From quantum many worlds to the universe's heat death, here are five concepts that spell embarrassment

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Technology

Quantum cheques could be a forgery-free way to move money

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Physics

LHC pops out a new particle that could test the strong force

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Physics

Protons are lighter than thought, which may solve a big puzzle

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Life

A fine-tuned universe may be controversial but can't be ignored

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