Picture of a trapped-ion quantum computer on which the experiment was conducted. Credit: IonQ In the context of quantum mechanics and information, "magic" is a key property of quantum states that ...

Despite containing no actual magic, the Magic 8-Ball has been providing random answers to life’s important questions since 1950. But the iconic toy is over 70 years old now, and it’s about time for an ...

Fiona Noble is the former Children's & YA Previews Editor of The Bookseller. After career-altering acclaim for her previous novel, Hilary McKay turns from a land of war to one of magic. Fiona Noble ...

“Madagascar” writer-director Eric Darnell knew he wanted to adapt Chinese folklore about a magic paintbrush for modern audiences from the moment he came across the ancient tale while at DreamWorks, ...

The trading card market is booming and Magic: The Gathering has been driving sales in recent years with all sorts of iconic crossovers based on a variety of series including video game-themed ones. if ...

Random House Children’s Books and Mary Pope Osborne, author of the popular Magic Tree House series, have announced a new online program, aimed at keeping young readers engaged during the coronavirus ...