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Inside Einstein's Mind
Retrace the thought experiments that inspired his theory on the nature of reality.
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Collecting Evidence for Quantum Entanglement
Learn why different experimental designs were needed to collect evidence for quantum entanglement in this media gallery of videos from NOVA Einstein’s Quantum Riddle.
Wave–Particle Duality of Electrons
Conceptualize the nonintuitive idea that electrons can behave both as a wave and a particle (wave–particle duality) in this video from NOVA Einstein’s Quantum Riddle.
Quantum Entanglement
Conceptualize quantum entanglement, the idea that particles can instantaneously influence each other even when they are spatially separated, in this video from NOVA Einstein’s Quantum Riddle.
How Does Microwaving Grapes Create Plumes of Plasma?
No kitchen appliances were harmed in the writing of this article.
A Bird’s Eye View of Quantum Entanglement
Scientists have long wondered how birds “read” Earth’s magnetic field to navigate. Some think entangled particles in birds’ eyes play a role.
Fish Use Physics to Avoid Running into Each Other
Groups of birds and fish may harness fluid dynamics to keep just the right distance from each other. Understanding how could help engineers build better robots.
You Shot a Rubber Band off Your Thumb. Why Didn’t Your Thumb Get Hit?
The answer, it turns out, involves some pretty serious physics.
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