It’s fascinating to think about the power in our pocket—today’s smartphones have the computing power of a military computer from 50 years ago that was the size of an entire room. However, even with ...

Quantum Cloning: In quantum technology, the idea of copying information takes on a completely different meaning. Quantum ...

We often hear the term "quantum computing" tossed around among technology and computing enthusiasts but, what exactly does that even mean? Truth be told, I suspect most probably don't have the ...

Receive emails about upcoming NOVA programs and related content, as well as featured reporting about current events through a science lens. Quantum mechanics says not merely that the world is ...

Quantum cryptography, also called quantum encryption, applies principles of quantum mechanics to encrypt messages in a way that it is never read by anyone outside of the intended recipient. It takes ...

The ball rolls across the floor because it was kicked, just as Earth orbits the sun because it is tugged by gravity. The connection between cause and effect is fundamental to how we understand the ...