From before the Big Bang to the present day, the Universe goes through many eras. Dark energy heralds the final one.
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Perhaps wormholes will no longer be relegated to the realm of science fiction.
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This measurement is crucial to confirm that one of the assumptions of Einstein’s theory of gravity is valid.
He co-created one of TV’s funniest shows. He still felt like a failure in his 30s. This is comedian Neal Brennan’s story about conquering toxic self-talk.
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This is especially true for three key groups.
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Particle physics needs a new collider to supersede the Large Hadron Collider. Muons, not electrons or protons, might hold the key.
Newton thought that gravitation would happen instantly, propagating at infinite speeds. Einstein showed otherwise; gravity isn’t instant.
Startup success can often hinge on a key lesson derived from behavioral science … and Jerry Seinfeld’s “Night Guy vs. Morning Guy” routine.
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