New research shows that the second law of thermodynamics, which states entropy increases over time, also applies to closed quantum systems.

Entropy is a confusing concept, but it is also extremely useful for quantifying the properties of complex systems like the human brain. This article attempts to demystify the term.

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For example, imagine you have an electron, and you decide to measure its spin (which can be up or down). If you already know the spin is 100% up, the Shannon entropy is zero—we learn nothing new ...