Our expanding universe began in a big bang 13.8 billion years ago. But what underlying laws…
Author: New Scientist - Space
Reality guide: Six radical ideas to change physics
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Reality guide: Six radical ideas to change physics
Is all the universe vibrating strings? Or is information the most essential thing? All is up…
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Gaia’s new star map will also reveal asteroids and dark matter
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