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Watch and learn
A brief introduction to the strange theory of quantum mechanics and how it appears to afford a special role to observers.
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A ridiculously short introduction to some very basic quantum mechanics
Some general ideas in very few words and without equations.
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Who killed Schrödinger's cat?
Here's a quick introduction to the most famous cat in the history of science. We hope it whets your appetite for quantum mechanics!
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Quantum computing: Some (not so) gruesome details
A closer look at one of the simplest quantum algorithms.
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How does quantum computing work?
Here's a brief introduction to the possible future of computing.
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Still struggling with chance
Are there objective chances in the world?
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Are there parallel universes?
Are there parallel universes? Universes in which, rather than reading this article, you are still asleep; in which you are happier, unhappier, richer, poorer, or even dead? The answer is "possibly". It's a controversial claim but one that has won more and more followers over the last few decades.
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The crystallising Universe
According to Einstein, the past, present and future have exactly the same character - so why do we feel that there is a particular moment we call "now"? The physicist George Ellis looks for an answer in the curious laws of quantum mechanics.
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In a spin
When it comes to the science of the very small, strange things start happening, and our intuition ceases to be a useful guide. Plus finds out about the crazy quantum world, and spin that a politician would die for.