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Key Takeaways: The groundbreaking work of Clauser, Aspect, and Zeilinger demonstrated that the universe is not “real” in the classical sense; objects do not possess definite properties until observed. This revelation means that physical reality depends on measurement, challenging the assumption of an objective universe independent of observation. The experiments proved that particles behave in…
The universe may not be expanding—it’s particle masses that could be changing over time. A new study challenges one of the core beliefs in cosmology: that the universe is expanding. According to University of Geneva professor Lucas Lombriser, the apparent expansion of the universe could be an illusion caused by the changing masses of particles…
A warp drive for faster-than-light travel may no longer need exotic matter. The concept of a warp drive, long considered a science fiction fantasy, has taken a significant step closer to reality. A new theoretical model for faster-than-light (FTL) travel has been proposed by Erik Lentz, an astrophysicist at Göttingen University. His groundbreaking work, published…
A 17-hour search of over 10 million stars found no signs of alien technology. A recent large-scale survey looking for extraterrestrial life scanned over 10 million stars but did not detect any evidence of alien technology. The study, published in the Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia, used the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA), a…
Astronomers used X-rays to calculate a black hole spinning at nearly half the speed of light. Astronomers have discovered a new way to study black holes, the mysterious cosmic entities that destroy anything in their path. By observing X-ray bursts from a star being torn apart by a black hole, researchers calculated the black hole’s…
The kilonova from a neutron star collision formed a surprisingly perfect spherical explosion, baffling scientists. In 2017, astronomers witnessed the first-ever recorded collision of two neutron stars, named GW170817. This event provided groundbreaking insights into neutron star collisions and their aftermaths. However, recent analysis of the explosion, known as a kilonova, has revealed an unexpected…
Earth’s unique conditions may be the reason complex life is extremely rare in the universe. In 2000, Peter Ward and Donald Brownlee published Rare Earth: Why Complex Life is Uncommon in the Universe, a book that explores why humanity may be alone in the universe. The Rare Earth hypothesis suggests that the combination of conditions…
Compressing the universe’s matter to the sun’s density would take up about 1.9E+28 cubic kilometers. If you could compress all the matter in the universe into one corner of space, how much room would it occupy? This is a complex question with no straightforward answer, but we can come up with a reasonable estimate by…
A quantum experiment revealed two observers can experience different, coexisting realities. Our understanding of reality is often shaped by biases—our senses, cultures, and knowledge influence how we see the world. But even science, often regarded as a path to objective truth, may not always offer a single, consistent version of reality. A recent experiment testing…
Key takeaways: Researchers analyzed data from 260,000 stars in the Milky Way to search for Dyson Spheres. Dyson Spheres, first theorized in 1960, could help advanced civilizations harness vast star energy. Less than 1 in 1,000 stars analyzed could potentially host Dyson Spheres with minimal coverage. This research highlights how rare such alien megastructures might…