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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 -
AI is solving 'impossible' math problems. Can it best the world's top mathematicians? -
Do you weigh more when an elevator goes up or when it comes down?2 Comments
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Physicists find a loophole in Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle without breaking itBy using something called a quantum grid, scientists have found a clever way to simultaneously measure momentum and position without violating Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.
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What are the 'magic numbers' in nuclear physics?Why do some elements decay in minutes, while others last billions of years? Certain "magic numbers" of nuclear particles may make all the difference.
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Scientists create first-ever visible time crystals using light — and they could one day appear on $100 billsThe visible patterns produced by the time crystals could be used for data storage and anti-counterfeiting designs.
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Why does the universe exist?The universe exists because matter and antimatter are not good friends.
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Scientists watch a single electron move during a chemical reaction for first time everFor the first time, scientists visualized how electrons behave during a chemical reaction, which could help reduce unwanted byproducts in future chemistry.
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Why can't we walk through walls if atoms are mostly empty space?Most of an atom is empty space, so why does some matter feel solid? Two physics principles explain why.
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Lightning on Earth is sparked by a powerful chain reaction from outer space, simulations showA new model may have finally solved where storm clouds get their missing energy.
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'Paraparticles' would be a third kingdom of quantum particleA new proposal makes the case that paraparticles — a new category of quantum particle — could be created in exotic materials.
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Where do atoms come from? A physicist explains.Almost everything on Earth is made up of atoms, but where do these fundamental building blocks come from?
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