Ultracold Quantum Collisions Have Been Achieved in Space for the First Time
Creating Bose-Einstein condensates—and crashing them together—in microgravity could lead to physics breakthroughs, better spacecraft navigation and more
Stories by Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
Ultracold Molecule Mystery Solved
Lasers slow molecules for a glimpse of the quantum world—and a strange heating is uncovered
Identical Quantum Particles Pass Practicality Test
A new study proves that far from being mere mathematical artifacts, particles that are indistinguishable from one another can be a potent resource in real-world experiments...
Time’s Arrow Flies through 500 Years of Classical Music, Physicists Say
A statistical study of more than 8,000 compositions shows how the flow of time distinguishes music from noise
The Coolest Physics You’ve Ever Heard Of
Ultracold atoms can simulate all sorts of quantum behavior
