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Amid high expectations for quantum technology, a new paper in Science reports a proven quantum advantage. In an experiment, ...

In January I wrote a piece titled “ 5 Physics Equations Everyone Should Know .” Lots of you weighed in with your own ...

You get older every day. But how old are your cells and organs, really?