Groundbreaking new theory finally unites Einstein’s gravity with quantum mechanics
A radical new theory seeks to reconcile two pillars of modern physics – quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory of general relativity
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JJ Shavit
- Oct 8
Groundbreaking new 'Theory of Everything' unites physics and evolution
In the vast tapestry of scientific understanding, certain interdisciplinary gaps continue to challenge our conception of the Universe.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 30
Groundbreaking study reaffirms Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity
This achievement not only enhances our understanding of the Universe but also answers questions that have puzzled scientists for decades.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 18
Breakthrough discovery identifies how the brain judges time
Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 4
Physicists believe that warp drive may soon become reality
Einstein's theory of relativity seems to present a significant hurdle, stating that nothing can surpass the speed of light.
JJ Shavit
- May 28
New methods will allow for better tests of Einstein's general theory of relativity
Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity describes how the fabric of space and time, or spacetime, is curved in response to mass.
JJ Shavit
- May 21
The universe looks very different when you travel faster than the speed of light
Scientists propose that if observers were to move faster than light in a vacuum, their view of our world would be vastly different
JJ Shavit
- May 10
'Einstein Shape' tiles will revolutionize material science
Researchers found the first true aperiodic monotile, a breakthrough that has the potential to revolutionize the field of material science.
JJ Shavit
- May 3
Caltech scientists discover a 'spooky' way to double the resolution of light microscopes
Quantum entanglement, a phenomenon once described by Albert Einstein as "spooky action at a distance," has been harnessed by scientists.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 21
Faster than light travel reveals a fantastically different universe
If observers were to move faster than light in a vacuum, their view of our world would be vastly different from our everyday experience.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 8
'Einstein Shape': This holy grail of tiles will revolutionize material science
The shape, which the scientists have named "the hat," has 13 sides and can cover a plane without ever repeating.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 4
Breakthrough research claims warp drive may soon become reality
Star Trek has always been intertwined between real-life science since the past decades. It has inspired technologies that people use daily.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 21
Faster than light travel reveals a surprising different universe
If observers were to move faster than light in a vacuum, their view of our world would be vastly different from our everyday experience.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 4
Warp drive is closer than you think -- NASA scientists claim
Arguably, warp drive is said to be the holy grail of space exploration having a propulsion system that can travel faster than light speed.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 22
The universe looks surprisingly different when travelling faster than the speed of light
How would our world be viewed by observers moving faster than light in a vacuum? It would be clearly different from what we see every day.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 12, 2022
NASA scientists believe that warp drive is possible
Of many remarkable events shown in Star Trek, warp drive was one of the many futuristic ideas that caught the attention of many people.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 12, 2022
NASA researchers believe that warp drive is possible
Warp drive is said to be the holy grail of space exploration and possesses the capability of faster than light speed travel.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 12, 2022
Scientists at NASA claim that warp drive is possible
Of many remarkable events shown in Star Trek, warp drive was one of the many futuristic ideas that caught the attention of many people.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 28, 2022
'Zero-Index' metamaterials are upending what we know about quantum mechanics
Since the beginning of quantum physics, how light moves and interacts with matter around it has mostly been described and understood in math
JJ Shavit
- Feb 10, 2022
Major question in Einstein’s photoelectric effect finally answered
The photoelectric effect is a phenomenon in which electrons are ejected from the surface of a metal when light is incident on it.
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