‘Unhackable’ internet breakthrough as scientists develop new quantum teleportation test to prevent ‘eavesdropping’

A new breakthrough in testing Einstein’s ‘spooky action at a distance’ could soon pave the way for ultra-secure quantum communication.

Scientists have been investigating how pairs of photons can be used to form a link across great distances, in a phenomenon known as quantum entanglement.

It could allow for networks that are essentially ‘unhackable’ – but, losing photons through absorption or scattering as they travel could threaten the security of the system.