It started with a cat: How 100 years of quantum weirdness powers today's tech

College Station, TX (SPX) Jan 21, 2026
A hundred years ago, quantum mechanics was a radical theory that baffled even the brightest minds. Today, it's the backbone of technologies that shape our lives, from lasers and microchips to quantum computers and secure communications. In a sweeping new perspective published in Science, Dr. Marlan Scully, a university distinguished professor at Texas A and M University, traces the journey