A step towards quantum gravity
In Einstein’s theory of general relativity, gravity arises when a massive object distorts the fabric of spacetime the way a ball ...
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How does reduced gravity affect astronauts’ muscles and nerve responses? Japanese researchers answer
Among the many functions performed by skeletal muscles, an important one is maintaining our posture. If it weren’t for these ...
Tonga volcano eruption was among the most powerful ever observed, triggering atmospheric gravity waves that reached the edge of space
The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai submarine volcano in January 2022 was one of the most explosive volcanic events ...
UNC blood clot expert working with NASA to study blood flow, clot formation in zero gravity
CHAPEL HILL, NC – Are astronauts more likely to develop blood clots during space missions due to zero gravity? That’s ...
Gravity telescope to image exoplanets
In the time since the first exoplanet was discovered in 1992, astronomers have detected more than 5,000 planets orbiting other ...
NIST researchers link cutting-edge gravity research to safer operation of construction cranes
In the beginning, all that Stephan Schlamminger wanted to do was to write down an equation that would help him ...
Matter and antimatter seem to respond equally to gravity
As part of an experiment to measure—to an extremely precise degree—the charge-to-mass ratios of protons and antiprotons, the RIKEN-led BASE ...
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New theory unites Einstein’s gravity with quantum mechanics
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Understanding subjective beliefs could be vital to tailoring more effective treatments for depression and ADHD
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Ohio State survey finds Americans struggle to maintain healthy habits during the holiday season
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Investigation of degradation mechanism for all-solid-state batteries takes another step toward commercialization
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
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‘Doughnut’ beams help physicists see incredibly small objects