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On November 6, 2025, a remarkable breakthrough in quantum physics was announced that could potentially revolutionize space exploration. This discovery, centered around a subtle loophole in quantum ...

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Guests unveil the plaque for the School of Space Exploration at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences on Tuesday in Beijing. ZOU SHUO/CHINA DAILY The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences ...

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