Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work on quantum tunneling. Their research, which harnesses the peculiar behavior of subatomic particles, is fundamental to technologies like MRI machines and paves the way for future advancements in cellphones, faster computers, and quantum computing. The laureates, John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis, successfully translated the "weirdness" of quantum mechanics into tangible, real-world applications.

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