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Scientists from the Joint Quantum Institute at the University of Maryland and the University of Michigan have successfully teleported quantum information between two separate atoms in unconnected enclosures a meter apart. And unlike in any of Deepak Chopra’s books, this time “quantum” actually means something. Using the principle of entanglement, two atomic or subatomic objects can have their qualities entwined without any sort of physical connection. Teleportation involves transferring quantum qualities such as particle spin and photon polarity between entangled objects instantaneously. Previously, scientists have only been able to teleport information between photons, between photons and atoms, or between two atoms with a third acting as medium. But with the successful teleportation of information between just two atoms, it becomes possible to build a system of quantum computing—literally teleporting information instead of sending it through some sort of physical medium like silicon or copper wire. And you know what that means. Instant porn! More details here.