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Can video games help us better understand quantum mechanics?

The world of quantum video games is vast – there are hundreds that are either inspired by quantum mechanics or use quantum computers in their development. Columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan explores how these could change our understanding of quantum physics, or even help us make better devices

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Horror video game gets its creepiness from a quantum computer

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New ��ý recommends real-world stealth game LANDER 23

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Cheating just three times massively ups the chance of winning at chess

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Chess can be made fairer by rearranging the pieces

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We reveal our favourite 33 books, films, games and TV to escape with

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We reveal our favourite 33 books, films, games and TV to escape with

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The best retro games console is the one you played at age 10

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How breaking the rules of tic-tac-toe makes it way more fun

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Bleeding Edge by Microsoft

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Microsoft wants to use generative AI tool to help make video games

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The surprising science that reveals what it takes to win The Traitors

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The surprising science that reveals what it takes to win The Traitors

As the finale of the UK series approaches this evening, these are the best tactics to win the game of backstabbing and treachery, according to forensic psychology, game theory and evolutionary biology

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Maths quirk explains why crosswords are so hard – until they aren't

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Our bumper science quiz of the year 2024

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Is this the world’s toughest word search? We dare you to try it

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The ancient board games we finally know how to play – thanks to AI

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