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Does reality exist when we're not looking?
By Paul Sutter published
In quantum physics, particles exist in many states at once until you measure them. Can reality really work that way?
Do quantum universes really exist?
By Paul Sutter published
In some interpretations of quantum mechanics, such as the Many-Worlds interpretation or the Pilot Wave Theory, parallel universes may form every time a subatomic particle goes through any interaction.
Does consciousness explain quantum mechanics?
By Paul Sutter published
A wild theory suggests that consciousness may explain quantum mechanics, by forcing the subatomic particles to choose one concrete outcome.
8 times physics blew our minds in 2022
By Ben Turner published
Nuclear fusion, lab-simulated wormholes, and ramming distant asteroids, here are the biggest and best physics stories of the year.
Is all matter made up of both particles and waves?
By Paul Sutter published
According to quantum mechanics, the physics theory that describes the zoo of subatomic particles, all matter can be described as both particles and waves. But is it real?
'Mind-boggling' alloy is Earth's toughest material, even at extreme temperatures
By Robert Lea published
A metallic alloy of chromium, cobalt, and nickel is over 100 times tougher than graphene and gets even more resistant to damage at extremely low temperatures.
Why do Christmas lights always get tangled?
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
It's "knot" your fault that Christmas lights always get twisted.
Nuclear fusion reactor 'breakthrough' is significant, but light-years away from being useful
By Ben Turner published
Useful, cost-effective nuclear fusion remains a distant dream, despite a small step in the right direction from the government's NIF reactor.
Nuclear fusion reactor core produces more energy than it consumes in world-first demonstration
By Ben Turner published
The breakthrough marks the first time that the core of a fusion reactor has given out more energy than it has taken in, but significant obstacles still need to be overcome.
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