Explore 25 science experiments that defied the laws of physics, revealing mind-bending phenomena that challenge intuition.

For the first time, a quantum radiation reaction in strong electromagnetic fields has been demonstrated experimentally by ...

In the strange, often unintuitive world of quantum physics, one mystery has stood out for decades: Can quantum entanglement be manipulated in a reversible way, like energy in a perfect heat engine?

A device that relies on quantum effects and oversized atoms may be a more reliable way to measure temperature that doesn't ...

More than 200 years ago, Count Rumford showed that heat isn’t a mysterious substance but something you can generate endlessly through motion. That insight laid the foundation for thermodynamics, the ...

After the passing of physicist Anthony Leggett, columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan remembers their personal connection with ...

In new research published in Physical Review X, scientists have designed quantum control protocols that generate processes ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, according to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn in this story: Atomic clocks will only see a loss of 1 second in accuracy over a ...

Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard were recognized for their foundational work in quantum information science.