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fromBig Think
1 week ago

The Universe requires quantum fields, not just quantum particles

Quantum mechanics reveals a probabilistic universe that cannot be completely predicted, necessitating the framework of quantum field theory for deeper understanding.
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fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

Experiments implementing small commuting models lack gravitational features

Quantum gravity can be experimentally explored through traversable wormholes and quantum teleportation.
#physics
fromBig Think
2 months ago
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The Universe is not symmetric

Mirrors reflect physical asymmetries in nature, revealing fundamental differences in particle behavior and symmetries.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
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Why does physics break down at the Planck scale?

The laws of physics remain consistent across all times and locations despite complex interactions and limitations at the Planck scale.
Science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The Universe is not symmetric

Mirrors reflect physical asymmetries in nature, revealing fundamental differences in particle behavior and symmetries.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Why does physics break down at the Planck scale?

The laws of physics remain consistent across all times and locations despite complex interactions and limitations at the Planck scale.
Science
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Understanding Quantum Mechanics: A Tour Through Its Most Bizarre Interpretations | HackerNoon

Quantum mechanics is intricately illustrated by the double-slit experiment, revealing wave-particle duality of matter.
philosophy
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Time Is Three-Dimensional and Space Is Just a Side Effect, Scientist Says

Time may be the fundamental structure of the universe, with space as a byproduct, according to a new theory by geologist Gunther Kletetschka.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

ANITA did see weird particles, but not parallel Universes

The concept of parallel Universes, while fascinating, lacks strong empirical support and should be approached with skepticism.
fromNature
1 month ago

Hundreds of physicists on a remote island: we visit the ultimate quantum party

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics, hundreds of researchers gathered on Heligoland, the site where Heisenberg developed his groundbreaking theory in 1925.
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fromTNW | Ecosystems
1 month ago

Quantum art, multiball, and AI selfies: TNW 2025's best side quests

TU Delft students creatively illustrate quantum mechanics through art, showcasing concepts like superposition and entanglement at the TNW Conference.
philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

Why do philosophy of physics when you can do physics itself? | Aeon Essays

The philosophy of physics systematically examines fundamental theories across the discipline, bridging conceptual inquiry and practical physics.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Brian Cox: The quantum roots of reality

Quantum mechanics originated to describe the structure of matter, evolving from ancient philosophical ideas about atoms.
#multiverse
fromHackernoon
5 years ago
World politics

The Multiverse Code: Exploring Parallel Universes Through Physics and Theory | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
5 years ago
World politics

The Multiverse Code: Exploring Parallel Universes Through Physics and Theory | HackerNoon

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fromBig Think
10 months ago

Ask Ethan: Could a "copy" of me exist in the Multiverse?

The universe may be infinite, suggesting the possibility of alternate outcomes existing in parallel realities.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Time Unfolds

"Until the early 20th century, scientists believed they had most of the puzzle solved. They viewed the world as a perfect machine, predictable and logical, based on Newton's laws."
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philosophy
fromAeon
3 months ago

No, Schrodinger's cat is not alive and dead at the same time | Aeon Essays

Schrödinger's cat illustrates the paradox of superposition in quantum mechanics, bridging complex physics with existential questions.
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Why 21 cm is our Universe's "magic length"

Quantum transitions govern the binding of matter and the formation of light in the universe.
fromCreativeApplications.Net
3 months ago

Network Maintenance - A node in the living system

Without proper care, individual pieces begin to show signs of decay, affecting both their own state and the broader network of devices in the series.
Node JS
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Scientists Are Mapping the Bizarre, Chaotic Spacetime Inside Black Holes

Singularities challenge our understanding of space, time, and gravity, and simplifications in Einstein's equations help explore these complex phenomena.
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Scientists Are Mapping the Boundaries of What Is Knowable and Unknowable

"Whenever quantum particles are not being measured, they inhabit a fundamentally fuzzy realm of possibilities. They don't have a precise position for a demon to know."
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Time, Quantum Decoherence, and Infinite Versions of You

Our decisions may lead to multiple realities, as suggested by quantum mechanics, where alternate versions of oneself live out different choices.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Does Your Mind Shape Reality?

For over a century, quantum mechanics has challenged our deepest intuitions about the nature of reality.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

They have no one to follow': how migrating birds use quantum mechanics to navigate

Migrating birds rely on inherited behaviors for navigation, often traveling alone at night and using the Earth's magnetic field.
philosophy
fromNature
4 months ago

The 'quantum' principle that says why atoms are as they are

The Pauli exclusion principle is key to understanding the stability of matter and the behavior of different materials.
fromBig Think
4 months ago

There are 7 states of matter; "topoconductor" isn't one of them

At present, Bose-Einstein Condensates and Fermionic Condensates represent the sixth and seventh states of matter, achievable only under extreme laboratory conditions.
World politics
fromHackernoon
3 years ago

Wisdom Field - A Theory of Everything | HackerNoon

For centuries, we've assumed that reality is made of matter and energy—that space-time is the fundamental backdrop of existence. But what if we've had it backwards?
philosophy
fromNature
8 months ago

Two places at once: superposed crystal could test whether gravity obeys quantum laws

Proposed experiment aims to explore if gravity measurements obey quantum mechanics' principles.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Equipartition Between Longitudinal and Transverse Modes | HackerNoon

Dark matter field dynamics lead to equipartition of energy between longitudinal and transverse modes.
fromWIRED
11 months ago

The Vacuum of Space Will Decay Sooner Than Expected

Subtle quantum corrections can influence particle behavior, creating complex dynamics within quantum fields.
The potential decay of the Higgs field poses profound implications for the universe's fundamental structure.
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