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![Concept art of quantum mechanics, theory of superstrings.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XPaLCQi4cMgXkRpNgWyHBX-320-80.jpg)
Does consciousness explain quantum mechanics?
By Paul Sutter published
A wild theory suggests that consciousness may explain quantum mechanics, by forcing the subatomic particles to choose one concrete outcome.
![Photo of Nobel Prize winner John F. Clauser](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/efj9BhwgDtTUX8DsjksseQ-320-80.jpg)
Nobody took John F. Clauser's quantum experiments seriously. 50 years later, he's collecting a Nobel Prize.
By Jonas Enander published
John F. Clauser reflects on receiving the 2022 Nobel Prize in physics for the groundbreaking work he did 50 years ago.
![This illustration shows the three basic steps astronomers use to calculate how fast the universe expands over time, a value called the Hubble constant. All the steps involve building a strong "cosmic distance ladder," by starting with measuring accurate distances to nearby galaxies and then moving to galaxies farther and farther away. This ladder is a series of measurements of different kinds of astronomical objects with an intrinsic brightness that researchers can use to calculate distances.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fn7echSinkSoRq6U5yH8Z3-320-80.jpg)
How do we know the fundamental constants are constant? We don't.
By Paul Sutter published
Physicists have measured no changes in time or space for any of the fundamental constants of nature.
![Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California briefly ignited nuclear fusion using powerful lasers.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/buDHhF7Q55G46Qs6AzWb6i-320-80.jpg)
Major breakthrough in pursuit of nuclear fusion unveiled by US scientists
By Tereza Pultarova published
American researchers have achieved a major breakthrough paving the way toward nuclear fusion energy generation, but major hurdles remain.
![The mixed time directions of the photon could help physicists probe inside black holes.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iabvGPy4jjDLzxx78PsK54-320-80.jpeg)
'Quantum time flip' makes light move simultaneously forward and backward in time
By Ben Turner published
The time-flipped photon can't be used to restage "Back to the Future," but it could help us figure out some of the universe's most mysterious phenomena.
![An illustration of antimatter particles entering the ALICE detector at the Large Hadron Collider.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T7PBjMGuR6N2rH7igmGgt-320-80.jpeg)
The Large Hadron Collider reveals how far antimatter can travel through the Milky Way
By Robert Lea published
The antimatter counterparts of light atomic nuclei can travel vast distances through the Milky Way before being absorbed, new findings have revealed.
![Graphic illustration of an atomic model with a nucleus containing protons and neutrons and electrons "orbiting" around the nucleus.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8FpaaPX6jmvB7TyQhgb7rK-320-80.jpg)
Neutrons: Facts about the influential subatomic particles
By Keith Cooper published
Reference Neutral particles lurking in atomic nuclei, neutrons are responsible for nuclear reactions and for creating precious elements.
![A 3D representation of a wormhole](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pTiH9JxfPGp2xsKfJiRJxA-320-80.jpg)
Breakthrough wormhole simulation may unite quantum physics and general relativity
By Robert Lea published
A quantum experiment has been used to model the dynamics of a wormhole, which could be the key to uniting quantum physics and Einstein's general relativity.
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