When superconductors were discovered in 1911, they astounded researchers with their ability to conduct electricity with no ...

After many years of work, Microsoft has unveiled its first quantum hardware, the Majorana 1 processor. Let’s grok its ...

Vanishing atoms can ruin quantum calculations. Scientists have a new plan to locate leaks. Quantum computers face a major ...

Quasiparticles are collections of particles (and, in some cases, field lines) that can be described mathematically as if they ...

Located in Beijing's Huairou district, the SECUF began construction in September 2017 as the first key scientific facility ...

Majorana 1 relies on ‘topological superconductivity,’ a never-before-seen theoretical form of matter.

Microsoft’s Majorana 1’s successful implementation could unlock a new era of quantum computing, which could leapfrog other ...

Quantum computers run at temperatures just a hair above absolute zero. And keeping them humming ... computers over fiber optic links at room temperature. The technology removes a lot of ...

The Phoenix Cluster's central galaxy is about 5.8 billion light-years away and should be mostly done with star formation.

Regular inspections with thermal imaging cameras can help maintenance staff find and fix hidden problems before they turn ...