By Michael Hall, 13 February 2025
What’s all this buzz about quantum? Maybe you’ve heard it in science class or maybe in a sci-fi movie! No matter where you’ve come across it, you probably know it’s a bit strange, maybe confusing but also possibly an important part of the future. And all these things are true!
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Maybe you’ve heard about quantum in science class or maybe in a sci-fi book! No matter where you’ve come across it, you probably know it’s a bit strange, maybe confusing but also possibly an important part of the future. And all these things are true!
By Nathan K. Long, 13 December 2024
Nathan K. Long is a Participant in the 2024 Quantum Explained Challenge put on by the Australian Institute of Physics, Cosmos and Double Helix Extra. This entry impressed our panel of expert judges for making a quantum concept clear to a middle school audience in less than 250 words.
By Ariel Marcy, 25 November 2024
From unstoppable scientists to terrifying natural phenomena, we’re taking on forces of nature. Naturally we hope you get a 5/5, but don’t force it!
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By David Shaw, 29 August 2024
Water in a cup sloshes around if you don’t move it carefully. What about fire? Let’s find out!
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