New research suggests that time may not be a fundamental element of the universe, but rather an illusion created by quantum entanglement. Time is a difficult problem for physicists; the inconsistent behavior of our best theories of the universe contributes to a stalemate that leaves researchers unable to find a “theory of everything,” or a … Read more
Researchers in Australia are building a “living seed bank” to protect the continent’s last remaining rainforests from climate change. One goal is to prevent the extinction of ancient trees whose ancestral roots can be traced back to Gondwana, the supercontinent that existed before Earth’s continents separated hundreds of millions of years ago. Historically, Australia’s lush … Read more
A GROUP of scientists from the UK and Switzerland have created what they claim is the most difficult maze ever designed. The team, led by physicist Felix Flicker from the University of Bristol, generated pathways called irregular repeating patterns. A group of physicists has created the toughest maze ever — and it has important implications … Read more
Daedalus could have learned a thing or two from a team of physicists in the UK and Switzerland. They drew on principles of fractal geometry and strategic chess to create what they call the most difficult maze ever. Led by physicist Felix Flicker of the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, the group has … Read more
Scientists have produced a rare form of quantum matter known as a Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC), which uses molecules instead of atoms. These BECs consist of cooled sodium-cesium molecules and are as cold as five nanoKelvin (approximately -459.66 °F). They remain stable for as long as two seconds. “These molecular BECs open up new areas of … Read more
Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have successfully developed a groundbreaking method for 3D reconstruction. This new technique makes it possible to create accurate 3D models of objects with just two camera perspectives. This is a feat previously thought impossible without hundreds of images or controlled laboratory conditions. This breakthrough has the potential … Read more
Paleontologists in South Africa said they have found the world’s oldest known burial site, containing the remains of a distant relative with small brains of humans previously thought to be incapable of complex behavior. Led by famed paleoanthropologist Lee Berger, researchers in 2023 said they had discovered several specimens Homo naledi – a tree-climbing Stone … Read more
About 4.5 billion years ago, many scientists say, Earth had an encounter with Theia, another planetary object the size of Mars. When the two worlds collided in one big blow, the idea goes, debris shot into space, became trapped in the orbit of the young, damaged Earth, and led to the formation of our moon. … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked trusted source proofread OK! A swirling black hole hiding within the features of the black holes that merged to create it. Credit: Robert Lea × close to A swirling black hole hiding within the features of the black holes that merged to create it. Credit: Robert … Read more
A swirling black hole hiding within the features of the black holes that merged to create it. Credit: Robert Lea Astronomers believe that at the heart of most, if not all, galaxies lies a gigantic black hole with a mass millions or even billions of times greater than that of our Sun. These supermassive black … Read more