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What kills Schrödinger’s cat?

An underground experiment has tested a theory linking gravity to quantum decoherence, ruling out a pioneering model. The Gran Sasso National Laboratory provided an ideal environment to detect subtle fluctuations predicted by the theory, but no signal was detected, shedding light on the interplay between gravity and quantum mechanics.

SourceFoundational Questions Institute, FQXi·JournalNew Journal of Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 17, 2026

Using a molecule as a quantum sensor

Researchers from the University of Waterloo developed a new quantum sensing technique using a molecule as a sensor, enabling precise imaging of single molecules. This technique has potential applications in drug discovery and structural biology.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 28, 2026

The strange quantum property of tomorrow’s insulator

A European team has successfully observed the 'quantum metric' in a three-dimensional topological insulator, a unique geometric property that enables free electrical conductivity on its surface. This breakthrough could lead to better control of next-generation materials and pave the way for faster data transfer and superconductivity.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalNature Materials·TypeNews article·DateMay 27, 2026

Does gravity follow the rules of quantum mechanics?

A team of researchers led by Kazuhiro Yamamoto has proposed a method to create a momentum-squeezed state in movable mirrors, which significantly broadens the quantum superposition of a mirror's position. This approach can amplify the signal of quantum entanglement generated by gravity, making it easier to detect.

SourceKyushu University·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 14, 2026

Precision boost for quantum sensor technology

Researchers at the University of Würzburg have directly measured the 'waiting time' in a two-dimensional material, which lasts exactly 24 billionths of a second. This knowledge increases the accuracy of atomic sensors and paves the way for future medical diagnostics.

SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 13, 2026

Experimental evidence shows how photons spread across multiple paths in an interferometer

Researchers at Hiroshima University have developed a new experimental method to demonstrate the physical delocalization of individual photons in an interferometer. The study challenges traditional interpretations of quantum mechanics and has significant implications for high-tech sensors and our understanding of reality.

SourceHiroshima University·JournalNew Journal of Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 26, 2026

A new way to decipher quantum systems

A team from UNIGE developed a new approach to characterise quantum states without direct measurements, using transport measurements based on particle flow. This method opens up possibilities for open quantum devices and sensors in various fields, including healthcare and geophysics.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeNews article·DateJan 20, 2026

Miniscule wave machine opens big scientific doors

University of Queensland researchers have developed a microscopic 'ocean' on a silicon chip, allowing for the study of wave dynamics at an unprecedented scale. The device, made with superfluid helium, enables the observation of striking phenomena, including waves that lean backward and shock fronts.

SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 23, 2025

Measuring the quantum W state

Kyoto University researchers successfully developed an entangled measurement method for the W state, enabling efficient identification of entangled states. The team used a photonic quantum circuit and demonstrated its feasibility with three-photon W states.

SourceKyoto University·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 12, 2025

Solved: 90-year-old mystery in quantum physics

Researchers at the University of Vermont found an exact solution to a model that behaves as a damped quantum harmonic oscillator. This discovery has significant implications for ultra-precision sensor technologies and the measurement of quantum distances.

SourceUniversity of Vermont·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 15, 2025

Magically reducing errors in quantum computers

Researchers from The University of Osaka develop a method to prepare high-fidelity 'magic states' for use in quantum computers with less overhead and unprecedented accuracy. This breakthrough aims to overcome the significant obstacle of noise in quantum systems, which can ruin computer setups.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalPRX Quantum·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 19, 2025

New biosensor solves old quantum riddle

Researchers create new quantum biosensor using diamond nanoparticles and specially engineered shell, outperforming previous attempts. The breakthrough sheds light on a longstanding mystery in quantum materials and shows up to fourfold improvements in spin coherence.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 22, 2025

Overcoming the quantum sensing barrier

Researchers have demonstrated a new quantum sensing technique that surpasses conventional methods by counteracting the limitation of decoherence. The study's coherence-stabilized protocol allows for improved sensitivity and detection of subtle signals, with up to 1.65 times better efficacy per measurement.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 29, 2025

Scientists discover pioneering technique to accelerate accurate quantum measurements

Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered a novel way to accelerate accurate quantum measurements by trading space for time using additional qubits. This method enables faster and more confident measurements without sacrificing accuracy, with potential applications in leading quantum hardware platforms.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 17, 2025

Deep in the Mediterranean, in search of quantum gravity

A study published in JCAP has established upper limits on the strength of quantum gravity effects on neutrino oscillations, providing valuable insights into the long-sought theory. The results show no signs of decoherence, a phenomenon that could be a key indicator of quantum gravity's presence.

SourceSissa Medialab·JournalJournal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 20, 2025

Quantum-inspired cameras capture the start of life

Researchers at the University of Adelaide used quantum-sensitive cameras to image embryos, capturing biological processes in their natural state. The sensitive detection of photons allows for gentle illumination and minimizes damage from light, enabling researchers to study live cells and developing specimens.

SourceUniversity of Adelaide·JournalAPL Photonics·DateMar 13, 2025

Fox and rabbit in the quantum world

Quantum particles can behave like foxes and rabbits, with one attracting the other but also repelling it, leading to constant motion and formation of time crystals. This effect can be realized in open quantum systems using coupled atoms driven by laser light.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalPhysical Review X·DateJan 20, 2025