With a journey of 130 million light years, both signals should move at the speed of light. So why did one get here first? On August 17, after a journey taking […]
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Gravitational waves and spacetime ripples have so much more to do with the Universe than just merging black holes. “The years of searching in the dark for a truth that one […]
Here’s why you should try to fit less—not more—into each day.
If space were really curved due to matter and energy, we should see light deflect. A solar eclipse provides the perfect opportunity. “Eddington had needed to make significant corrections to […]
For the first time, we’ve seen neutron stars merge. At last, the gravitational and electromagnetic sky are one. “It’s becoming clear that in a sense the cosmos provides the only laboratory […]
Are we about to make a breakthrough to go beyond black holes? Here’s what it means if we do! “It’s becoming clear that in a sense the cosmos provides the only […]
For the first time, the gravitational wave sky and the astronomical sky might be coming together. It’s a new era, at long last. “Presently thought to be the most powerful explosions […]
Francis Collins of the NIH suggests there’s no conflict between science and religion because they ask different questions.
In 1905, Albert Einstein’s mother thought he was a genius, his sister thought he was a genius, his father thought he was a genius – but that was about it, says author David Bodanis.
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What does it mean for spooky action at a distance if distances aren’t real, but just the way they look to us?
Each discovery we make seems to raise even more questions. It’s a wonderful example of how science never ends. On August 17th, both the light and the gravitational wave signals from […]
Shelby Harris explains what can go wrong when the safety mechanism that shuts down your body during dreaming fails.
Physicists finds evidence from just after the Big Bang that supports the controversial holographic universe theory.
Albert Einstein’s political contributions are frequently eclipsed by his scientific achievements. But the physicist was active in political thought, and his insights remain relevant today.
If you think we know it all, you’ll never be ready for the next big breakthrough. When you’re taught the scientific method, you think of a neat procedure you can […]
No one is right 100% of the time. Even the greatest genius of all. “The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything.” –Theodore Roosevelt […]
Physicists propose that violations of a fundamental law of physics in early stages of the universe are responsible for the mysterious dark energy.
Bill Nye is always dressed for a party, but this time his celestial bow-tie pays respect to one of our era’s greatest discoveries: gravitational waves.
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Science may be one of the most complex human endeavors, but the lessons it teaches can be applied far outside of science. “I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single […]
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the nature of time and the conundrums of time travel in a recent interview.
The idea that reality is comprised of atoms and space goes way, way back.
Schrodinger’s cat is one of the most famous thought experiments of all time, but what does it mean for science, and what happens to the poor cat?
A theoretical physicist proposes a new way to think about gravity and dark matter.
CERN researchers make a major step in understanding antimatter by trapping antihydrogen atoms and controlling them with lasers.
Physicist Erik Verlinde’s theory successfully predicts the distribution of gravity around 33,000+ galaxies without relying on unobserved “dark matter”.
The idea of a world government has been a hot topic in the U.S. elections and throughout history.
Physicists are investigating the long-term data storage properties of diamonds.
Researchers create a new theory of time that goes against established physics.
Marcus du Sautoy says that all of the greatest discoveries are behind us. Others are not so sure.
Einstein’s first great revolution happened way back in 1905. It still puzzles many amateurs and professionals alike even today. “Each ray of light moves in the coordinate system ‘at rest’ with […]