Tardigrades become ‘quantum entangled’ according to researchers, though claim is challenged

Tardigrades become ‘quantum entangled’ according to researchers, though claim is challenged

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Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the resilience of tardigrades, which can survive extreme conditions like ultraviolet radiation and near absolute zero temperatures. Scientists attempted to quantum entangle tardigrades by freezing them and placing them in a superconductor circuit. Although the experiment showed frequency changes, the entanglement claims were challenged. The study's notable outcome was the revival of a tardigrade after exposure to extreme conditions.

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Describe the process of how the tardigrades were placed in a quantum state.

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What challenges were raised regarding the study's conclusions on entanglement?

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