Quantum fluid reveals hidden states that can be switched with a magnetic field

August 4, 2026 Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) are often described as a “fifth state of matter”: a quantum state in which many particles lose their individual identities and behave as one collective object. For more than 60 years, researchers have sought to create such condensates from excitons—electron-hole pairs—as a solid-state route to macroscopic quantum coherence, which

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Molecular orbitals imaged in 3D, opening path to femtosecond videos

August 4, 2026 One of the most famous and intriguing results of quantum mechanics is the finding that fundamental particles, such as electrons, cannot be pinned down to one single location. Instead, a particle is described by its “wavefunction,” which allows researchers to derive probability distributions—a sort of mathematical map that shows the possibilities—of fundamental

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Molecular clock transitions tune out the noise in the hunt for new physics

July 23, 2026 Heavy polar molecules are some of the most sensitive tools physicists have for probing what lies beyond the Standard Model, the theory that describes the particles and forces we know about. But turning that sensitivity into precise, trustworthy measurements has long been held back by one stubborn problem: Stray electric and magnetic

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From one frontier to another: The quantum revolution

July 23, 2026 Manchester’s quantum researchers are building on the Ferranti Mark I legacy, using ultra-pure silicon and single atoms to move quantum computing closer to real-world impact. Read the full article →

Shaking atoms to bring black-hole quantum chaos into the lab

July 23, 2026 Physicists have discovered a surprisingly simple way to reproduce one of the most fascinating models in modern physics—linked to black holes, quantum chaos and exotic electronic materials—using ultracold atoms trapped in light. Read the full article →

Quantum Newton’s cradle set to level up computing

July 23, 2026 Sending quantum information through a chain of qubits, like energy through a Newton’s cradle, could be the key to faster operations and take quantum computing to the next level. Read the full article →

Simple circuit brings topological insulators closer to practical electrical measurement standards

July 23, 2026 Researchers at the University of Würzburg have succeeded in detecting exceptionally robust electrical transport in a topological insulator. This could lead to new metrological applications. The work is published in the journal Nature Communications. Read the full article →

Quantum Zeno effect could freeze computations as qubit systems scale up

July 24, 2026 The promise of quantum computing is to solve complex problems faster and more energy-efficiently than today’s supercomputers—from optimizing logistics to simulating molecules. This goal is coming within reach as the number of qubits—the computational units of quantum computing—increases. Read the full article →

World’s first ‘zinc oxide spin qubit’ could advance scalable quantum devices

July 24, 2026 A research team led by SKKU professor Hosung Seo of the Department of Quantum Information Engineering and the SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology, working with the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the University of Washington, has identified—for the first time—an atomic defect structure in the zinc oxide (ZnO) semiconductor with outstanding properties for

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Engineers observe quantum heat waves at room temperature

July 23, 2026 Efficient heat management in solids is key to advancing the next generation of electronics. However, wave-like heat movement—known as phonon focusing—had been observed only at extremely low, or cryogenic, temperatures, limiting its study and practical use. Read the full article →