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Posted on December 18, 2017December 28, 2017

Space-time and gravity might be born from the quantum world

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
Posted on June 1, 2017

Physicists Find Another Gravitational Wave to Suggest Einstein Was Right

Physicists Find Another Gravitational Wave to Suggest Einstein Was Right
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 WIRED.
Posted on February 8, 2017

Let’s Use Physics to Model the Gaps in Saturn’s Rings

Let’s Use Physics to Model the Gaps in Saturn’s Rings
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 WIRED.
Posted on September 12, 2016

Moon Cycles Might Be Linked to Really Big Quakes

Moon Cycles Might Be Linked to Really Big Quakes
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 WIRED.
Posted on July 25, 2016

The Physics of Trying to Crash Into the Sun

The Physics of Trying to Crash Into the Sun
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 WIRED.
Posted on June 16, 2016

This Is the Only Way to Solve the Three-Body Problem

This Is the Only Way to Solve the Three-Body Problem
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 WIRED.
Posted on May 17, 2016

The Independence Day: Resurgence Spaceship Has Its Own Gravity

The Independence Day: Resurgence Spaceship Has Its Own Gravity
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 WIRED.
Posted on May 4, 2016

Happy May the 4th! Let’s Break Down a Super Star Destroyer’s Super Death

Happy May the 4th! Let’s Break Down a Super Star Destroyer’s Super Death
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 WIRED.
Posted on February 19, 2016

6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Gravitational Waves

6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Gravitational Waves

There are so many cool aspects of LIGO's detection of gravitational waves. Here are six ideas for you to consider.

The post 6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Gravitational Waves appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on February 16, 2016

The 12 Greatest Challenges for Space Exploration

The 12 Greatest Challenges for Space Exploration

From space madness to crash landings, here's how we'll beat the 13 most difficult challenges to space exploration.

The post The 12 Greatest Challenges for Space Exploration appeared first on WIRED.

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