Why physics is unreasonably good at creating new math
Physics is increasingly inspiring breakthroughs in mathematics, reversing the historical trend of mathematics guiding physics.
Math and Physics Can't Prove All Truths
There are fundamental truths in mathematics that are provably unprovable.
Time: yes, it's a dimension, but no, it's not like space
The shortest distance between two points in spacetime is not a straight line, unlike in traditional three-dimensional space.
How Geometry Revealed Quantum Memory
Mathematics can be exciting and surprising, especially when exploring its deeper connections to physical phenomena.
John Coltrane Draws a Picture Illustrating the Mathematics of Music
Stephon Alexander illustrates the parallels between Albert Einstein's theories and John Coltrane's music, emphasizing the inherent mathematical qualities in both.
String Theorists Accidentally Find a New Formula for Pi
Recent research by Saha and Sinha offers a new formula for pi, discovered while exploring fundamental forces in string theory.
Why physics is unreasonably good at creating new math
Physics is increasingly inspiring breakthroughs in mathematics, reversing the historical trend of mathematics guiding physics.
Math and Physics Can't Prove All Truths
There are fundamental truths in mathematics that are provably unprovable.
Time: yes, it's a dimension, but no, it's not like space
The shortest distance between two points in spacetime is not a straight line, unlike in traditional three-dimensional space.
How Geometry Revealed Quantum Memory
Mathematics can be exciting and surprising, especially when exploring its deeper connections to physical phenomena.
John Coltrane Draws a Picture Illustrating the Mathematics of Music
Stephon Alexander illustrates the parallels between Albert Einstein's theories and John Coltrane's music, emphasizing the inherent mathematical qualities in both.
String Theorists Accidentally Find a New Formula for Pi
Recent research by Saha and Sinha offers a new formula for pi, discovered while exploring fundamental forces in string theory.
Waves in an Impossible Sea: the 2024 science book of the year
Matt Strassler's 'Waves in an Impossible Sea' redefines fundamental physics concepts, making them accessible and engaging for both experts and general readers.
Hidden variable alternative to quantum spookiness fails
Quantum mechanics challenges the deterministic view of the universe, suggesting that outcomes can only be predicted statistically rather than with certainty.
Michio Kaku Demystifies the God Equation: The Key to Understanding Everything
The quest in physics centers on unifying general relativity and quantum mechanics into a single framework, famously known as the 'God equation.'
Two places at once: superposed crystal could test whether gravity obeys quantum laws
Proposed experiment aims to explore if gravity measurements obey quantum mechanics' principles.
Ask Ethan: Why isn't Richard Feynman your personal hero?
Personal admiration for historical figures in science can vary, reflecting their personal flaws despite their scientific achievements.
Waves in an Impossible Sea: the 2024 science book of the year
Matt Strassler's 'Waves in an Impossible Sea' redefines fundamental physics concepts, making them accessible and engaging for both experts and general readers.
Hidden variable alternative to quantum spookiness fails
Quantum mechanics challenges the deterministic view of the universe, suggesting that outcomes can only be predicted statistically rather than with certainty.
Michio Kaku Demystifies the God Equation: The Key to Understanding Everything
The quest in physics centers on unifying general relativity and quantum mechanics into a single framework, famously known as the 'God equation.'
Two places at once: superposed crystal could test whether gravity obeys quantum laws
Proposed experiment aims to explore if gravity measurements obey quantum mechanics' principles.
Ask Ethan: Why isn't Richard Feynman your personal hero?
Personal admiration for historical figures in science can vary, reflecting their personal flaws despite their scientific achievements.
Galactic civilizations may be impossible. Here's why.
Galactic-scale civilizations may be impossible due to the immense time taken for interstellar travel and the lifespan limitations of individual species.
The Great Debate: Could We Ever Travel through Time?
Time travel is a perennial topic of science fiction, with the debate on its plausibility being an intriguing one.
Einstein's special theory of relativity suggests that time flow is relative to speed, opening the possibility for extreme versions of time travel within plausible physics.
Galactic civilizations may be impossible. Here's why.
Galactic-scale civilizations may be impossible due to the immense time taken for interstellar travel and the lifespan limitations of individual species.
The Great Debate: Could We Ever Travel through Time?
Time travel is a perennial topic of science fiction, with the debate on its plausibility being an intriguing one.
Einstein's special theory of relativity suggests that time flow is relative to speed, opening the possibility for extreme versions of time travel within plausible physics.
The most dangerous delivery truck? How a lorry-load of antimatter will help solve secrets of universe
Researchers are preparing to transport antimatter across Europe, marking a significant scientific milestone while investigating fundamental mysteries of the universe.
Antimatter to be transported outside a lab for first time - in a van
CERN physicists are working on transporting antimatter for the first time, which could unlock new research opportunities.
The most dangerous delivery truck? How a lorry-load of antimatter will help solve secrets of universe
Researchers are preparing to transport antimatter across Europe, marking a significant scientific milestone while investigating fundamental mysteries of the universe.
Antimatter to be transported outside a lab for first time - in a van
CERN physicists are working on transporting antimatter for the first time, which could unlock new research opportunities.
Realistic solutions for gravity in space travel must comply with General Relativity.
Can Space and Time Exist as Two Shapes at Once? Mind-Bending Experiments Aim to Find Out
The problem of quantum gravity highlights the need to understand gravity's quantum nature to explain extremes like black holes and the early universe.
A Warp Drive Breakthrough Inches a Tiny Bit Closer to 'Star Trek'
The discovery of a possible physical warp drive adhering to known physics principles but without exceeding the speed of light is a significant advancement.
Your head lives a longer life than your feet do
Time is relative and influenced by speed and gravity, which causes different experiences of time for different observers.
Ask Ethan: Is antigravity even possible?
Realistic solutions for gravity in space travel must comply with General Relativity.
Can Space and Time Exist as Two Shapes at Once? Mind-Bending Experiments Aim to Find Out
The problem of quantum gravity highlights the need to understand gravity's quantum nature to explain extremes like black holes and the early universe.
A Warp Drive Breakthrough Inches a Tiny Bit Closer to 'Star Trek'
The discovery of a possible physical warp drive adhering to known physics principles but without exceeding the speed of light is a significant advancement.
Your head lives a longer life than your feet do
Time is relative and influenced by speed and gravity, which causes different experiences of time for different observers.
Axions may be crucial to understanding dark matter and the universe's structure, yet remain elusive despite ongoing experimental and astronomical pursuits.
Disputed dark-matter claim to be tested by new lab in South Korea
The COSINE-100 experiment at Yemilab in South Korea aims to debunk DAMA/LIBRA’s controversial dark matter claim.
Enhanced Vector Dark Matter Detection in Accelerometer Studies Through a Three-Peak Analysis | HackerNoon
A new holistic approach captures dark matter signals more effectively by accounting for stochasticity.
Using a three-peak strategy improves analysis by providing a comprehensive signal view.
Dark Matter is Ghosting Us
Dark matter remains elusive, with detectors failing to identify WIMPs after decades of searching.
New Paper Claims Dark Matter Doesn't Exist at All
The universe may be older than thought, and dark matter might not exist.
Exploring the Gradient of a Scalar in Dark Matter Velocity Analysis | HackerNoon
The research builds a framework for analyzing stochastic wave vector dark matter signals and highlights implications for future studies.
Aligning coordinates with local dark matter velocity enhances detection accuracy.
Can Axions Save the Universe?
Axions may be crucial to understanding dark matter and the universe's structure, yet remain elusive despite ongoing experimental and astronomical pursuits.
Disputed dark-matter claim to be tested by new lab in South Korea
The COSINE-100 experiment at Yemilab in South Korea aims to debunk DAMA/LIBRA’s controversial dark matter claim.
Enhanced Vector Dark Matter Detection in Accelerometer Studies Through a Three-Peak Analysis | HackerNoon
A new holistic approach captures dark matter signals more effectively by accounting for stochasticity.
Using a three-peak strategy improves analysis by providing a comprehensive signal view.
Dark Matter is Ghosting Us
Dark matter remains elusive, with detectors failing to identify WIMPs after decades of searching.
New Paper Claims Dark Matter Doesn't Exist at All
The universe may be older than thought, and dark matter might not exist.
Exploring the Gradient of a Scalar in Dark Matter Velocity Analysis | HackerNoon
The research builds a framework for analyzing stochastic wave vector dark matter signals and highlights implications for future studies.
Aligning coordinates with local dark matter velocity enhances detection accuracy.
Watch: Boston University's pumpkin drop reaches new heights
BU's annual Pumpkin Drop merges Halloween festivities with hands-on physics education, illustrating concepts like gravitation and energy transformations.
'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Shares Nobel Prize for Work in Machine Learning
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics recognizes Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield for their foundational contributions to machine learning and AI technologies.
Physics Nobel scooped by machine-learning pioneers
Hopfield and Hinton's research laid the foundation for modern neural networks, significantly impacting machine learning and artificial intelligence.
An A.I. Pioneer Reflects on His Nobel Moment in an Interview
Hopfield and Hinton won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their contributions to artificial neural networks.
AI comes to the Nobels: double win sparks debate about scientific fields
Nobel prizes this year awarded for AI breakthroughs spark debate over classification of machine learning as physics.
Don't Panic. AI Isn't Coming to End Scientific Exploration
The recent Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry underline the transformative impact of AI and machine learning on science.
How ideas from physics drive AI: the 2024 Nobel Prize
Artificial intelligence's advancement owes much to discoveries in physics, notably by John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton, deserving recognition such as the Nobel Prize.
'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Shares Nobel Prize for Work in Machine Learning
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics recognizes Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield for their foundational contributions to machine learning and AI technologies.
Physics Nobel scooped by machine-learning pioneers
Hopfield and Hinton's research laid the foundation for modern neural networks, significantly impacting machine learning and artificial intelligence.
An A.I. Pioneer Reflects on His Nobel Moment in an Interview
Hopfield and Hinton won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their contributions to artificial neural networks.
AI comes to the Nobels: double win sparks debate about scientific fields
Nobel prizes this year awarded for AI breakthroughs spark debate over classification of machine learning as physics.
Don't Panic. AI Isn't Coming to End Scientific Exploration
The recent Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry underline the transformative impact of AI and machine learning on science.
How ideas from physics drive AI: the 2024 Nobel Prize
Artificial intelligence's advancement owes much to discoveries in physics, notably by John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton, deserving recognition such as the Nobel Prize.
Tsung-Dao Lee, Nobel-winning physicist, Brookhaven Lab researcher, dies at 97
T.D. Lee, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, contributed significantly to Brookhaven National Laboratory's research, bridging scientific disciplines, impacting physics, and inspiring many.
Coherent growth of high-Miller-index facets enhances perovskite solar cells - Nature
Collaboration is key in advancing research in nano-optoelectronics and quantum matter.
Tsung-Dao Lee, Nobel-winning physicist, Brookhaven Lab researcher, dies at 97
T.D. Lee, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, contributed significantly to Brookhaven National Laboratory's research, bridging scientific disciplines, impacting physics, and inspiring many.
Coherent growth of high-Miller-index facets enhances perovskite solar cells - Nature
Collaboration is key in advancing research in nano-optoelectronics and quantum matter.
How This Year's Nobel Prize in Physics Led to the Development of ChatGPT
Hopfield and Hinton transformed machine learning with their neural network research, fundamentally enhancing generative AI technologies.
Kids in the classroom flow like water vapour
Young children's behavior in playgrounds resembles gas molecules, while structured environments lead to more organized patterns akin to water molecules.
Professor Pickleball Reveals the Physics of America's Fastest Growing Sport
Pickleball is the U.S.'s fastest-growing sport, with 13.6 million players and increased court constructions nationwide.
Going deep underground to reveal the mysteries of the neutrino | Aeon Essays
Neutrinos, nearly massless and chargeless particles, are pivotal in understanding fundamental questions about the universe, prompting extensive research like the DUNE project.
James Bjorken, 90, Dies; Physicist Who Helped Prove That Quarks Exist
James Bjorken was instrumental in advancing particle physics through his work on quarks and Bjorken scaling.
Going deep underground to reveal the mysteries of the neutrino | Aeon Essays
Neutrinos, nearly massless and chargeless particles, are pivotal in understanding fundamental questions about the universe, prompting extensive research like the DUNE project.
James Bjorken, 90, Dies; Physicist Who Helped Prove That Quarks Exist
James Bjorken was instrumental in advancing particle physics through his work on quarks and Bjorken scaling.
Stephen Hawking Was Wrong-Extremal Black Holes Are Possible
Kehle and Unger's proofs challenge the previous belief that extremal black holes cannot exist, indicating a potentially richer understanding of black hole physics.
The future of detecting gravitational waves: A three minute guide
Researchers are developing new methods to detect gravitational waves beyond the current narrow frequency range.
Stephen Hawking Was Wrong-Extremal Black Holes Are Possible
Kehle and Unger's proofs challenge the previous belief that extremal black holes cannot exist, indicating a potentially richer understanding of black hole physics.
The future of detecting gravitational waves: A three minute guide
Researchers are developing new methods to detect gravitational waves beyond the current narrow frequency range.
The Second Miracle: The Evolution of the Biosphere Is a Propagating, Non-Deducible Construction | HackerNoon
Life's emergence and evolution cannot be understood solely through classical physics or deterministic laws; they represent creative and unpredictable phenomena.
Feathers, Fire, the Strong Force and Fairness
Feathers are marvels of evolutionary engineering, with recent discoveries improving understanding of their evolution, structure, and function.
The Second Miracle: The Evolution of the Biosphere Is a Propagating, Non-Deducible Construction | HackerNoon
Life's emergence and evolution cannot be understood solely through classical physics or deterministic laws; they represent creative and unpredictable phenomena.
Feathers, Fire, the Strong Force and Fairness
Feathers are marvels of evolutionary engineering, with recent discoveries improving understanding of their evolution, structure, and function.
Infinite monkeys thought experiment is unrealistic due to minuscule probability and human cognitive limitations.
Integrating Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Earthquake Modeling: Physics-Informed Deep Learning | HackerNoon
Physics-Informed Neural Network (PINN) is a promising deep learning framework for solving problems with complex PDEs where traditional numerical methods struggle.
The Mysterious 'Dark' Energy That Permeates the Universe Is Slowly Eroding
The largest map of the cosmos hints that dark energy, known as the cosmological constant, may be changing over billions of years.
Can You Really Run on Top of a Train, Like in the Movies?
Understanding physics is crucial for stunt work like running on moving trains.
How climate change and physics affect baseball, America's favorite pastime : Short Wave
Physics plays a significant role in baseball, affecting aspects like hitting a home run.
Climate change impacts baseball games and the overall player experience.
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Suika Game'
Suika Game gained popularity through game streamers' influence.
The physics and feel of Suika Game set it apart from similar games like Galaxy Mix.