quantum mechanics

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Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein in 1944: his theory of general relativity describes how the large-scale universe works in terms of space, time and gravity. Photograph: Popperfoto/Getty Images
The biggest question: why is there something rather than nothing?

Possibly the most fundamental of all philosophical questions was first asked by Gottfried Leibniz in 1697 – “Why is there something rather than nothin(...)

Electrolysis: Researchers at Trinity have found that something unexpected happens when you take a really close look – tiny bubbles form that have surprising properties. Illustration: Woodcut engraving (1877)/Getty
Tiny bubbles and the importance of pursuing useless knowledge

A remarkable discovery was made in a laboratory at Trinity College Dublin about a year ago, one that may change all our lives in the future. Or maybe (...)

Eric Ladizinsky: “We have come a long way in a very short period of time. That is the goal, to become self sustaining”
Quantum computers could be next great leap for mankind

A strange new kind of computer is under development that is almost too complex to describe. It will have unimaginable power and will easily outperform(...)