Does string theory—the controversial “theory of everything” from physics—tell us anything about consciousness and the human brain? If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our ...

For quantum computers to outperform their classical counterparts, they need more quantum bits, or qubits. State-of-the-art quantum computers have around 1,000 qubits. Columbia physicists Sebastian ...

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Another big show has been added to this summer's concert calendar, this time at Fiserv Forum. On Tuesday morning, it was announced that two-time Grammy Award winner Billy Strings is set to play the ...

It’s been wild to watch the rise of William Apostol, a.k.a. Billy Strings, a bluegrass prodigy turned crossover star like fellow genre travelers Alison Krauss and Chris Stapleton — but one who’s found ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. String theory captured the hearts and minds of many physicists decades ago because of a beautiful simplicity. Zoom in far enough on a ...

Array Labs co-founders Isaac Robledo (left) and Andrew Peterson pictured in front of the Y Combinator startup accelerator in Mountain View, Calif. Credit: Array Labs SAN FRANCISCO – Silicon Valley ...

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