
Quantum PhysicsAugust 24, 2023
Quantum Physics Can Explain Earth’s Weather
By treating Earth as a topological insulator—a state of quantum matter—physicists found a powerful explanation for the twisting movements of the planet’s air and seas
Katie McCormick is a science writer based in Seattle. Her work has appeared in Aeon, Discover and Scientific American, and she frequently contributes video scripts to PBS's Space Time. She has a Ph.D. in quantum physics.

Quantum Physics Can Explain Earth’s Weather
By treating Earth as a topological insulator—a state of quantum matter—physicists found a powerful explanation for the twisting movements of the planet’s air and seas

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