Physicist Paul Davies looks back at the past century of quantum mechanics—the most disruptive theory in the history of modern science.

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Even if quantum technology may seem far from widespread use, experts warn of the need to invest and build its infrastructure for economic growth and national security — now. Researchers, public sector ...

Scientists advocate against the militarization of quantum research, urging transparency and ethics in defense funding for ...

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Technical sessions moved from fundamentals such as concepts such as ‘superposition’ and ‘entanglement’ to applications in ...