In a major scientific leap, University of Queensland researchers have created a quantum microscope that can reveal biological structures that would otherwise be impossible to see. This paves the way for applications in biotechnology, and could extend far beyond this into areas ranging from naviga

Before I get to the serious stuff, a quick story about John Conway, a.k.a. the " mathematical magician." I met him in 1993 in Princeton while working on " The Death of Proof." When I poked my head into his office, Conway was sitting with his back to me staring at a computer.

December 27, 2019 , RIKEN A device that can separate and recombine pairs of electrons may offer a way to study an unusual form of superconductivity, according to RIKEN physicists. This superconducting state would involve exotic particles called Majorana fermions that could prove useful in developing quantum computers.

As mysterious as the Italian scientist for which it is named, the Majorana particle is one of the most compelling quests in physics. Its fame stems from its strange properties - it is the only particle that is its own antiparticle - and from its potential to be harnessed for future quantum computing.