We still don’t have a more precise value for “Big G”
The gravitational constant, affectionally known as “Big G,” is one of the most fundamental constants of our universe.…
Planckian scattering and parallel conduction channels in an iron chalcogenide superconductor
Hsu, F.-C. et al. Superconductivity in the PbO-type structure α-FeSe. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci. USA 105, 14262–14264 (2008).…
Scientists Discover Path to ‘Extreme Light Intensities’ That Could Enable Ultra-Powerful Laser Weapons and Advanced Tech
An international team of physicists has announced a “significant advance” in laser science that offers engineers a practical…
The Most Energetic Neutrino Ever Detected Could Be Primordial
In the exotic world of particle physics, neutrinos may be the most mysterious members. They rarely interact with…
Physicist Bends Light With Gravity to Make New Mobile Sensing Device
Astrophysicists talk a lot about gravitational lensing, one of the more fun aspects of light’s infamous particle-wave duality.…
MIT scientists explain quantum behavior of particles using classical physics tools
A new study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) now bridges the gap between quantum…
The Mechanics of Alien Waves
One of the most dramatic and memorable scenes from Interstellar comes from Miller’s planet – and if you…
AI just discovered new physics in the fourth state of matter
Physicists have used a machine learning approach to reveal unexpected details about how particles interact in complex systems.…
Solving the Black Hole Paradox May Require Seven Dimensions
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Albert Einstein: “The Monotony and Solitude of a Quiet Life Stimulates the Creative Mind”
Albert Einstein believed that the creative mind requires conditions most people spend their lives trying to escape. In…