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Theory of everything and geometry

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Why physicists are rethinking the route to a theory of everything

Physicists’ search for a theory that explains all reality in one framework appeared to have stalled. But now they are reinvigorating the hunt by exploring a wild landscape of abstract geometry

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Rendering of 192 laser beams as they reach the target in the center of the National Ignition Facility’s Target Chamber

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Nuclear fusion reaction releases almost twice the energy put in

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Record broken for the coldest temperature reached by large molecules

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A bold new take on quantum theory could reveal how reality emerges

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A bold new take on quantum theory could reveal how reality emerges

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Heating and cooling seem to be fundamentally different, not opposites

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51��s created a ‘giant quantum vortex’ that mimics a black hole

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Why we should all be concerned about the shortage of science teachers

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Why we should all be concerned about the shortage of science teachers

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The team's graphene device, grown on a silicon carbide substrate chip

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First working graphene semiconductor could lead to faster computers

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https://www.nersc.gov/news-publications/nersc-news/science-news/2020/worlds-first-3d-simulations-reveals-the-physics-of-superluminous-supernovae/ Turbulent core of magnetar bubble inside the superluminous supernovae. Color coding shows the densities. The magnetar is located at the center of this image. Strong turbulence is caused by the radiation from the central magnetar. (Image by Ken Chen)

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Supernova neutrinos could break physics – if we can make sense of them

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A still from the movie Interstellar, which explores themes of time travel.

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5 must-see time travel movies reviewed by a metaphysicist

From Back to the Future to Tenet and Interstellar, cinema can explore time travel in many imaginative ways. Metaphysicist, Kristie Miller reviews five of her favourites

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Cocktail science: Mix these drinks and learn about fluid dynamics

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Quantum state of matter made with 'dipolar' molecules for first time

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Springs made from rusty metallic glass could power nanorobots

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Human cells have a resonant frequency – and it’s just barely audible

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