James Kakalios, an 'acclaimed physics professor and superhero nerd' from the University of Minnesota, tackles quantum ...

Quantum computing promises to solve the seemingly unsolvable in fields such as physics, medicine, cryptography and more.

Max Planck is widely recognized as the father of quantum theory for his groundbreaking work on energy quanta. His initial ...

New finding advances our understanding of complex topological quantum systems and could help in the development of next-generation memory and storage devices ...

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At just 25, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin applied quantum physics to a treasure trove of astronomical observations to show that stars are mostly hydrogen and helium.

Mathematical quirks of our universe have led some cosmologists wonder whether the cosmos was actually born in a black hole.

But the wonders of the internet has brought an entire economy built on outrage and conspiracy theories, enabling even the ...

The speed of light, c, is not just a very large number. In modern physics it is a structural constant: the conversion factor ...

The quantum world is already full of surprises, but a new discovery has added an entire wing to what scientists call the ...

We often marvel at the genius of Albert Einstein, a physicist who revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Yet, even ...

The first-ever detection of gravitational waves was made 10 years ago today (Sept. 14). In celebration, Space.com takes you ...