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'The chances of you living 50 years are very small': Theoretical physicist explains why humanity likely won't survive to see all the forces unified27 Comments -
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Physicists witness pinpricks of darkness moving faster than the speed of light47 Comments
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AI just verified a proof that earned one of math's most prestigious prizes. Math will never be the sameOpinion The introduction of AI into mathematics represents a seismic shift in what it means to do math.
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Daylight Saving Time 2026 is comingWhen does daylight saving time begin in 2026? Here's a look at when the time changes this year, and why we change our clocks in the first place.
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Scientists taught robots to swim through mazes using Einstein's relativityThe tiny bots follow patterns of light and "artificial space-time," navigating like craft following the curved space around a black hole.
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Can you tie a knot in four dimensions? A mathematician explainsAn academic dives into the physics of multiple dimensions and whether it's possible to tie a knot in 4D.
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'Collective hum' of black holes could settle the debate over new physicsRipples in the fabric of space-time called gravitational waves may be the key to solving the Hubble tension — one of the biggest nagging problems in physics.
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Do you weigh more when an elevator goes up or when it comes down?Your weight doesn't change because of gravity but because the floor pushes back. Physicists explain why elevators briefly make you feel heavier or lighter.
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We now know why shoes squeak, and it involves miniature lightning boltsHarvard engineers think they've found the reason basketball shoes squeak, and it's due to pockets of friction between the rubber and the court.
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'Proof by intimidation': AI is confidently solving 'impossible' math problems. But can it convince the world's top mathematicians?AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we can't verify them. How will we know if they're right?
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Physicists recreated the first millisecond after the Big Bang — and found it was surprisingly soupyScientists saw a quark plowing through primordial plasma for the first time, offering a rare look at the first moments after the Big Bang
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