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The mind-bending reality of quantum mechanics - with Jim Al Khalili
Jim Al-Khalili explores emerging technologies powering the future of quantum, and looks at how we got here. This Discourse was recorded at the Ri on 7 November 2025, in partnership with the Institute of Physics. Watch the Q&A session for this talk here (exclusively for our Science Supporter members): https://youtu.be/4Wq-zLITyxg Join this ...
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