Results for "physics"
3 articlesThe problem of cosmic inflation and how to solve it
The article examines cosmic inflation theory in cosmology, noting that while it performs well empirically, it lacks strong theoretical justification. Columnist Leah Crane frames this gap as a puzzle with significant implications for physics fundamentals.
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300-year-old experiment could become world's best dark matter detector
Scientists are modernizing a 1773 physics experiment originally conducted by Henry Cavendish to potentially detect dark matter particles. The updated version could be significantly more sensitive and cost-effective than current dark matter detection methods.
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Is consciousness more fundamental to reality than quantum physics?
New Scientist reports on an emerging scientific framework that positions consciousness as fundamental to understanding reality, potentially rivaling the traditional physicalist approach in quantum physics. The article frames this as a paradigm shift that could resolve major cosmological mysteries.
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