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Quantum circuits may hide new physics

Startling discoveries stem from quantum computer simulations.

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Winner of Kitchen Wars contest aims to inspire a love of science

Congratulations to Sonia Castro of Colombia, whose video on a “rave of hot particles” earned the most viewer votes in…
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Neural networks reach new peaks of optimization

Perimeter researcher Estelle Inack has developed a neural network that can help pick the best solution when problems are complex…
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Secrets of the Universe: a webcast with Manuel Calderón de la Barca Sánchez

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Measurably advancing quantum-classical computer hybrids

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Mapping the Universe with eBOSS: Will Percival live webcast

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Secrets of the Universe: a webcast with Manuel Calderón de la Barca Sánchez

In this special webcast on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7 pm ET, physicist Manuel Calderón de la Barca Sánchez will…
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The snowy route to a spin-foam breakthrough

A new approach has made a quantum gravity tool called “spin foams” easier to work with. Calculations that once took…
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Physicists share their journeys to rewarding careers

Perimeter students and postdoctoral researchers had an opportunity to explore options and ask questions during two Trajectories events focused on…
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A New View of the Universe from the Earth’s South Pole: free webcast Oct. 6

Physicist Naoko Kurahashi Neilson will share her experiences researching fundamental particles at the remote IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica. 
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Perimeter’s first Kitchen Wars science demo contest

When passionate science teachers get creative, they’ll use any tool at their disposal to share ideas — including the kitchen sink.
/Sep 24, 2021
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Olympic physics: the science behind the sports

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Young physicists find their community at international summer school

The International Summer School for Young Physicists is the ultimate summer camp for high schoolers with a passion for science.…
/Aug 23, 2021
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Fearless physics

Online Teachers’ Camp helps educators reimagine how to teach physics
/Aug 09, 2021
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Olympic physics: the science behind the sports

The same laws of physics apply to every Olympic athlete. Those who reach the podium have found the perfect equation…
/Jul 23, 2021
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ICYMI: Working together, apart

A round-up of what’s up: the latest news from Perimeter, a look at the recent work of researchers and alumni,…
/Jul 09, 2021
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Are you an Einstein about Einstein? Take the quiz!

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/Jun 21, 2021
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New light on M87’s black hole

The Event Horizon Telescope collaboration has released a new image of the black hole at the heart of the M87…
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The world is non-local all the way down

Recent insights into the quantum realm open a door to new technological advances.
/Jun 18, 2021
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People of PI: Christine Muschik enjoys the best of both worlds

Christine Muschik pushes the boundaries of science and technology by combining quantum and classical processors.
/Jun 02, 2021
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Measurably advancing quantum-classical computer hybrids

Classical physics and quantum mechanics don’t always play together, but they can still have a productive working relationship.
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DESI launches five-year quest to understand the universe

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), an international collaboration aiming to unravel the mystery of dark energy and fill in…
/May 17, 2021
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A Solution to the Stable Marriage Problem: Emily Riehl webcast

In her May 12 webcast as part of the Perimeter Institute Public Lecture Series, Emily Riehl will explore the fascinating mathematics…
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DESI launches five-year quest to understand the universe

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Quantum circuits may hide new physics

Perimeter researchers looking deep into simulations of quantum computers have found something startling: new physics. Specifically, they found a new…
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