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Science

Ask Ethan: Could our whole Universe be a black hole's interior?

3 weeks ago

Science

Are black holes the key to unlocking a quantum theory of gravity?

2 weeks ago

Science

Ask Ethan: Could our whole Universe be a black hole's interior?

3 weeks ago

Science

Are black holes the key to unlocking a quantum theory of gravity?

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The axion may help clean up the messy business of dark matter

The search for axions remains crucial in the ongoing quest to understand dark matter, though no direct evidence for these particles has yet been found.

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#dark-matter

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Dark Matter Droplets' Could Solve Multiple Cosmic Mysteries

Could this particle 'clean up' a cosmic mystery?

Dark matter, making up over a quarter of the universe, is a crucial but unseen component influencing celestial motion.

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Dark Matter Droplets' Could Solve Multiple Cosmic Mysteries

Could this particle 'clean up' a cosmic mystery?

Dark matter, making up over a quarter of the universe, is a crucial but unseen component influencing celestial motion.

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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.

#philosophy-of-physics

philosophy

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

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Thermodynamic Insider Baseball (or: Why Philosophy of Physics Matters)

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

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Thermodynamic Insider Baseball (or: Why Philosophy of Physics Matters)

#cosmology

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Lisa Randall, the theoretical physicist nominated for a Nobel Prize who wrote an opera about the fifth dimension

Lisa Randall's theories on extra dimensions and dark matter significantly impact cosmology and propose ideas complementing Einstein's theory.

fromInverse

8 months ago

The Most Powerful Telescopes Suggest the Cosmos Is Surprisingly Simple

Current observations suggest the universe is simpler and more predictable than theories predicting complexity and chaos.

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Lisa Randall, the theoretical physicist nominated for a Nobel Prize who wrote an opera about the fifth dimension

Lisa Randall's theories on extra dimensions and dark matter significantly impact cosmology and propose ideas complementing Einstein's theory.

fromInverse

8 months ago

The Most Powerful Telescopes Suggest the Cosmos Is Surprisingly Simple

Current observations suggest the universe is simpler and more predictable than theories predicting complexity and chaos.

History

Ask Ethan: Was the Universe "timeless" before the Big Bang?

How Does Time Work in the Quantum Realm? This Story Will Make Your Brain Explode (In a Good Way)

Time's arrow is unidirectional, moving forward, as illustrated by everyday experiences like spilling water.

The nature of time becomes complex in isolated systems where external changes do not occur.

History

Ask Ethan: Was the Universe "timeless" before the Big Bang?

How Does Time Work in the Quantum Realm? This Story Will Make Your Brain Explode (In a Good Way)

Time's arrow is unidirectional, moving forward, as illustrated by everyday experiences like spilling water.

The nature of time becomes complex in isolated systems where external changes do not occur.

Physicists Say We Were Completely Wrong About How Gravity Works

The proposal challenges existing views of gravity and quantum mechanics, suggesting a new theory called unified gravity that could enable practical testing.

#wormholes

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Why this physicist says we shouldn't write off wormholes

fromMail Online

How humans could travel millions of light years to distant planets

Wormholes could allow humanity to travel across vast distances in space almost instantaneously.

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Why this physicist says we shouldn't write off wormholes

fromMail Online

How humans could travel millions of light years to distant planets

Wormholes could allow humanity to travel across vast distances in space almost instantaneously.

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5 years ago

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

The multiverse hypothesis posits that there may be countless parallel universes, each with different physical laws and histories.

Artificial intelligence

fromPsychology Today

Vectors, Vibrations, and the Nature of Meaning

LLMs operate in a 12,288-dimensional space encoding meaning projections.

Language in LLMs is akin to a geometric structure emerging from high-dimensional modeling.

#astrophysics

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Where did our universe come from?

The universe's origins now can be explored scientifically, transforming questions once reserved for philosophy and theology.

3 discoveries that change the way we think of the universe

The universe's origins have shifted from philosophical to scientific inquiry, yielding surprising answers.

Where did our universe come from?

The universe's origins now can be explored scientifically, transforming questions once reserved for philosophy and theology.

3 discoveries that change the way we think of the universe

The universe's origins have shifted from philosophical to scientific inquiry, yielding surprising answers.

Are we living in the Matrix? Scientist claims universe is a HOLOGRAM

The holographic universe theory suggests reality is a two-dimensional projection, providing insights into complex physics concepts and challenges conventional understanding.

Humanity and the universe might exist as part of a holographic projection, prompting reevaluation of physical phenomena.

#physics

philosophy

Why the hunt for reality is an impossible burden for physics | Aeon Essays

The quest for a final, unified physics may be an impossible burden on modern physicists.

Quantum Simulation Shows How Universe-Destroying Bubbles' Could Grow

The universe may face a catastrophic false vacuum decay, posing a dire existential risk to reality as we know it.

philosophy

Why the hunt for reality is an impossible burden for physics | Aeon Essays

Quantum Simulation Shows How Universe-Destroying Bubbles' Could Grow

The universe may face a catastrophic false vacuum decay, posing a dire existential risk to reality as we know it.

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Supersymmetry Was the Next Big Thing in Particle Physics. What Happened?

Supersymmetry may be losing its prominence in particle physics due to lack of experimental validation.

The end of supersymmetry working groups at CERN highlights a potential shift in focus within the scientific community.

#dark-energy

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Is dark energy destined to dominate the universe and lead to the big crunch'?

Dark energy: mysterious cosmic force appears to be weakening, say scientists

Dark energy may be weakening, challenging current theories about the universe's fate.

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Is dark energy destined to dominate the universe and lead to the big crunch'?

Dark energy: mysterious cosmic force appears to be weakening, say scientists

Dark energy may be weakening, challenging current theories about the universe's fate.

Fallout season two will reportedly star Macaulay Culkin as a "crazy genius-type character", and I'm praying it's somehow the Mojave's top theoretical physicist

Macaulay Culkin is joining Amazon's Fallout TV show in season two as a recurring character described as a "crazy genius-type."