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Physicists at the University of Oxford have successfully simulated how light interacts with empty space – a phenomenon once thought to belong purely to the realm of science fiction. The simulations recreated a bizarre phenomenon predicted by quantum physics, where light appears to be generated from darkness. The findings pave the way for real-world laser…
Marie Curie, known as the ‘mother of modern physics’, died from aplastic anaemia, a rare condition linked to high levels of exposure to her famed discoveries, the radioactive elements polonium and radium. Curie, the first and only woman to win a Nobel Prize in two different fields (physics and chemistry), furthered the research of French physicist Henri Becquerel, who…
A proposed 91-kilometer particle collider could smash protons with seven times the energy of the LHC. Key Takeaways: CERN has proposed a $17 billion Future Circular Collider (FCC) that would be three times larger than the LHC. The FCC aims to reach 100 tera electron volts, far surpassing the LHC’s 14 TeV energy levels. Scientists…
Wide binary stars show 30-40% unexpected acceleration at ultra-low rates below 0.1 nanometers/second². Key Takeaways A recent study highlights potential limitations in Newton and Einstein’s theories of gravity. Wide binaries with extremely low accelerations show deviations not explained by standard gravity models. Observed accelerations were 30-40% higher than predicted for accelerations around 0.1 nanometers/second². Modified…
Hibernating astronauts may use less oxygen and wake up fitter than traditional spacefarers. Key Takeaways ESA researchers suggest human hibernation trials could begin within a decade, opening possibilities for deep space travel. Induced hibernation could make year-long trips to Mars more cost-efficient and safer for astronauts. Hibernating astronauts may retain muscle and bone mass, unlike…
China’s EM Drive could reshape space exploration—if it overcomes Newton’s laws. Key Takeaways China has unveiled a purportedly functional EM Drive, reigniting interest in this controversial propulsion technology. The EM Drive, if functional, could revolutionize space travel by eliminating the need for propellant, but it conflicts with fundamental laws of physics. Earlier claims about the…
Eighteen-year-old Ryan Chester beat over 2,000 competitors to win $400,000 for brilliantly explaining Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity. Key Takeaways Teen Genius Wins Major Prize: Eighteen-year-old Ryan Chester won $400,000 in 2015 for explaining Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity in an innovative video. Breakthrough Junior Challenge Success: Chester’s video topped over 2,000 applicants in the…
Key takeaways: The concept of a fifth dimension was proposed by Kaluza and Klein, who theorized it could explain electromagnetism similarly to how gravity is explained by the curvature of space-time. String theory revived the idea of extra dimensions, proposing that fundamental particles are actually tiny vibrating strings existing in a 10-dimensional space-time, with six…
Key takeaways: Tachyons, hypothetical particles faster than light, haven’t been proven to exist, but their potential fascinates scientists. In our universe, nothing travels faster than light because objects with mass can’t gain enough energy to reach that speed. If tachyons exist, their faster-than-light speed could allow them to send messages backward in time, potentially enabling…
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…