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The idea of powering a house with a single atom might seem like science fiction, but recent advancements in nuclear physics and energy research suggest it could be closer to reality than we think.

They say you can never trust an atom because they make up everything. This week, we’re shrinking down and getting literally into the heart of the matter. We’ve covered the periodic table and all its ...

NASA's Cold Atom Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility aboard the International Space Station, has taken another step toward revolutionizing how quantum science can be used in space. Members of the ...