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19th-century physics seemed complete. Kelvin thought otherwise
Key Takeaways In the late 19th century, physicists came to grips with electricity and magnetism. Further discoveries surrounding the atom…
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Measurements of rare Higgs boson decay may show cracks in physics theory
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Inside the mile-deep mission to solve a key physics mystery
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what modern physics says about ghosts and spirits
When it comes to the supernatural, we often think of haunted houses, spooky stories, and the occasional eerie shadow flitting…
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Existential physics: What is happening “now” is relative
Excerpted with permission from Existential Physics: A Scientist’s Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions, written by Sabine Hossenfelder and published by…
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No, AI did not discover a new type of physics
Can a computer algorithm discover something new about physics? It’s a fascinating question. A new research paper on the topic…
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Why is the number 1/137 everywhere in physics?
Popular science coverage of theoretical physics frequently fantasizes over the fraction 1/137. PBS Space Time mused about it for 20…
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