To reconcile quantum mechanics and gravity, a new theory flips the usual script. Space-time and gravity may emerge from quantum effects, not the other way round
LIGO physicists just announced that they observed a gravitational wave for the third time, ever. Here's what it says about our universe. The post
Physicists Find Another Gravitational Wave to Suggest Einstein Was Right appeared first on
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When a planet has a ring system, you will often see gaps in the rings. Can these ring gaps be modeled numerically? The post
Let's Use Physics to Model the Gaps in Saturn's Rings appeared first on
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New research suggests that spring tides might flex highly stressed fault lines to the point of triggering large quakes. The post
Moon Cycles Might Be Linked to Really Big Quakes appeared first on
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Why is it so difficult to crash into the Sun? This numerical calculation in python shows just how difficult it can be. Homework questions included. The post
The Physics of Trying to Crash Into the Sun appeared first on
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What is the three body problem and how do you solve it? Really, the only way to solve this problem is with a numerical calculation. The post
This Is the Only Way to Solve the Three-Body Problem appeared first on
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In the trailer for Independence Day: Resurgence, the alien spacecraft seems to gravitationally lift some buildings. What kind of mass would it have to have to do this? The post
The Independence Day: Resurgence Spaceship Has Its Own Gravity appeared first on
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In this scene from Return of the Jedi, a Super Star Destroyer crashes into the Death Star. What can we learn from a physics analysis of this event? The post
Happy May the 4th! Let's Break Down a Super Star Destroyer's Super Death appeared first on
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There are so many cool aspects of LIGO's detection of gravitational waves. Here are six ideas for you to consider.
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From space madness to crash landings, here's how we'll beat the 13 most difficult challenges to space exploration.
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