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New principle may help explain why nature is quantum

Like small children, scientists are always asking the question 'why?'. One question they've yet to answer is why nature picked quantum physics, in all its weird glory, as a sensible way to behave. ...

Tue 14 May 13 from Phys.org

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Seven Must-Read Stories from the Past Week (May 11-17)

Another chance to catch the most interesting, and important, articles from the previous week on MIT Technology Review.

Fri 17 May 13 from MIT Technology Review

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Physicists light 'magnetic fire' to reveal energy's path

New York University physicists have uncovered how energy is released and dispersed in magnetic materials in a process akin to the spread of forest fires, a finding that has the potential to ...

Mon 13 May 13 from Phys.org

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LHCb experiment observes new matter-antimatter difference

Thu 16 May 13 from AlphaGalileo

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Photonic quantum computers: A brighter future than ever

(Phys.org) —Harnessing the unique features of the quantum world promises a dramatic speed-up in information processing as compared to the fastest classical machines. Scientists from the Group ...

Mon 13 May 13 from Phys.org

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Google and NASA buy controversial quantum computer

New big-name clients for quantum-computer maker D-Wave may signal that their devices are going mainstream – but are they really that fast?    

Thu 16 May 13 from Newscientist

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LASER 2013: Carmakers panel reports on copper processing

Increasingly lasers are deployed in automotive manufacturing - improving welding, cutting, and testing.

Wed 15 May 13 from optics.org

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Quantum Physics: Look But Don't Touch

Madrid, Spain (SPX) May 15, 2013 Improving our understanding of the human brain, gathering insights into the origin of our universe through the detection of gravitational waves, or optimizing ...

Wed 15 May 13 from SpaceDaily

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Perimeter Institute Public Lecture: In Praise of Weakness June 5

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013, as part of Perimeter Institute's Public Lecture Series presented by Sun Life Financial, physics Professor Aephraim Steinberg tackles the complexities of measurement ...

Tue 14 May 13 from Newswise

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New Quantum Dots Make Colors in LCD Displays Even Brighter

Doping of quantum dots promises LCD displays comparable to OLED for color brightness

Thu 16 May 13 from IEEE Spectrum

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