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· Quantum Physics · 17 · 06 · 2026

Quantum Entanglement Ensures Fairness in Randomized Games

Researchers have demonstrated that quantum entanglement can act as a fairness mechanism in randomized games, preventing players from manipulating outcomes in their favor. This finding is significant because, in classical games, a player with greater computational power or information can influence randomness to gain an advantage.…

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· Applied Physics

Broadband Photodetection in Si3N4/n-Si Hybrid Devices Achieved

Scientists have achieved broadband photodetection in hybrid devices combining silicon nitride (Si3N4) and n-type silicon (n-Si).… more →

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· Quantum Physics

International Space Station's Cold Atom Lab Receives Upgrade

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have activated NASA’s newly upgraded Cold Atom Lab (CAL).… more →

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· Applied Physics

NASA Enhances Flash Flood Warnings with Machine Learning

NASA has developed the Transient Artifact and Continuous Learning System (TACLS), a tool that utilizes satellite networks and machine learning models to improve the ability of Nati… more →

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· Applied Physics

AI Models Enhance Inertial Confinement Fusion

Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI)-based modeling method that significantly improves the prediction and control of implosions in inertial confinement fus… more →

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· General

Nebraska Sandhills: Western Hemisphere's Largest Dune System

The Nebraska Sandhills, the largest system of sand dunes in the Western Hemisphere, stretch across approximately one-quarter of the state of Nebraska.… more →

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§ In depth

Astronaut Jessica Meir Upgrades NASA’s Cold Atom Lab

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir has completed a series of hardware upgrades to the Cold Atom Lab (CAL) aboard the International Space Station (ISS). On May 8, 2026, Meir inspected optical fibers as part of the installation of new components. CAL, which is roughly the size of a mini-fridge and operated remotely from Earth, is a key instrument for quantum physics research in microgravity.

CAL is designed to cool atoms to extremely low temperatures, below -273.15 degrees Celsius (-459 degrees Fahrenheit), approaching absolute zero. These conditions allow for the creation of Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) and other quantum states of matter, which are difficult to study on Earth due to gravity. The microgravity environment of the ISS provides an ideal setting to observe these phenomena for longer durations and with greater precision, opening new avenues for fundamental research in quantum mechanics and the search for new technological applications.

“NASA astronaut Jessica Meir has completed a series of hardware upgrades to the Cold Atom Lab (CAL) aboard the International Space Station (ISS).”

§ Technical sheet

Source: NASA
Category: Quantum Physics
Edition: Nº 28
Date: 2026-06-17
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