Trapping ultracold atoms with laser light let researchers magnify and then image the wave functions of atoms that were previously too close together to look like anything but a blob

Dr Peter Verheyen from the Sola Society examines whether quantum mechanics and information serve as the fundamental descriptions of reality

For centuries, scientific progress has depended on more precise tools for measuring the world around us. Galileo’s telescope revealed Jupiter’s moons and shook the geocentric universe. Thomas Young’s double-slit experiment showed that light is a wave.

"With this, we can detect very tiny changes in both position and momentum at once, beyond the limit of any classical sensor," the authors explained.

This article explores how our understanding of the universe has evolved—from the scale of everyday experience down to the Planck length

You don’t need a science degree to start learning about quantum physics—many books are written with beginners in mind. Mixing stories, humor, and real-life examples can make quantum physics much easier to understand. Some of the best quantum physics books use simple language and avoid heavy math.

This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, according to UNESCO, marking 100 years since quantum mechanics was proposed. The theory hardly needed the extra publicity, though. Look at any science magazine’s trending articles and ...