Crazy: Riemann Hypothesis Linked to Black Holes, Physicists Find

The Riemann Hypothesis is an open problem in maths which – if proved correct – would show us a pattern in prime numbers. The zeta function, a central part of the hypothesis, has been linked to quantum mechanics, and recently a group of physicists linked it to gravitational equations associated with black holes. What does this mean, exactly? Let’s take a look.

More Evidence for UAPs! Scientists Afraid to Speak Out

UFOs are now known as UAPs, which stands for “unidentified anomalous phenomena.” These phenomena are increasingly popping up in headlines as technology advances, but for some reason scientists are still reluctant to research them. Let’s take a look at some recent UAP sightings and why we need to invest more into UAP research.

Evidence for Life In Other Solar Systems? No but yes.

The search for life on another planet is one of the most exciting things in astrophysics. As humanity has searched the universe for signs of life, we’ve found a surprising number of clues suggesting that alien life might exist on multiple other planets. Let’s take a look at how this search is developing and what “signs of life” really are.

Real Progress in Wireless Energy Transfer

Recently, Finnish researchers made waves by announcing progress in the field of wireless energy transfer using a combination of sound waves, laser systems, and electromagnetic radiation. While they haven’t miraculously figured out how to beam energy long distances with perfect efficiency, their research – and other projects in the same field – have made some significant progress in wirelessly transmitting energy. Let’s take a look.

Core Law of Physics is Circular, Physicists Say

The Boltzmann brain hypothesis states that, between the Big Bang occurring and a fully-formed brain suddenly popping into existence in space, the brain spontaneously appearing is more probable. In a recent paper, a group of physicists have compared the second law of thermodynamics and the Boltzmann brain hypothesis – after analyzing both, they concluded that both are equally legitimate theories of physics. Let’s take a look at what this means and if they might be right.

• AI Is About to Break Science… Then Save It

The current status of academic publishing is miserable, and many people believe that the rise of AI will only make that worse. While they might be right in the short term, I think that in the long run, AI will help science. Let’s take a look.

This is how faster than light signalling could work

In this video I explain why I think it’s wrong to believe that the speed of light is an impossible to overcome limit. I am afraid that this is the biggest mistake that physicists are making, that indeed our entire species is making. And it’s all due to physicists’ misunderstanding quantum mechanics.

The North Pole is Moving And We Don’t Know Why

Earth’s magnetic north pole is changing rapidly. First, it’s moving around quickly (for a geological feature, at least). Second, it seems to be slowly weakening over time, and also a growing number of anomalies have been detected in the Earth’s magnetic field. Let’s take a look.

Quantum Physics Comes from Vacuum Energy, Scientists Prove

I have been alerted that the energy industry will soon be revolutionized by new technology to extract energy from the vacuum. If that sounds somewhat far-fetched, in a new paper a group of physicists deliver the maths to back up their claim. The wave-functions of quantum physics are really properties of the vacuum, proving that it is a kind of medium. I had a look at the paper.

These Physicists Say They Found The Origin Of Reality

One of the most perplexing questions in the foundations of physics is how our shared sense of reality emerges out of quantum mechanics. This is because in quantum mechanics, it seems, different observers can arrive at different conclusions about what is real and what not. A group of physicists now used an approach called “Quantum Darwinism” to solve this tricky problem. At least they say they solved it. I am not so sure. Let’s have a look.

Breakthrough in Zero Friction Materials

Friction affects almost everything around us. It makes cars drive, our muscles contract, and even helps us walk. But in terms of technology, friction often means wasted energy — that’s why material scientists are always looking for ways to minimize it. In a recent paper, researchers say that they’ve found a material that can reduce friction to almost zero. Let’s take a look.

This Spacetime Quasicrystal Could Solve Physicists’ Biggest Problem

What is space, really? That’s one of the biggest questions in science. According to a pair of researchers from the Perimeter Institute, the answer to that is: a quasicrystal. What is a quasicrystal, and how is space a quasicrystal? Let’s take a look.

Why the AI bubble may be rational

There’s no doubt that AI is currently going through a boom cycle. Big tech firms are currently investing billions of dollars into the technology and AI startups are reaching massive valuations faster than you can blink. But is this upswing based in reality, or are we just going through another tech bubble that will inevitably burst? Let’s take a look.

Breakthrough In Data Storage Could Store Your Photos for 10000 Years

We’ve seen massive leaps in many different areas of tech over the past few years, and the next big revolution could be in data storage. In a recent paper, scientists at Microsoft revealed that they’ve found a way to store data for more than 10000 years by laser-etching pieces of glass. There are also a few other interesting ways that researchers are improving other storage technologies. Let’s take a look.

The Simulation Hypothesis Gets Scientific Backing

Do we live in a computer simulation? So far this question has been pursued mostly by philosophers because it was just too vague to make scientific sense of it. But this situation has changed now. Physicists are beginning to explore the consequences of the simulation hypothesis and a computer scientist has proposed a scientific framework to make sense of it. Let’s take a look.

Surprise! Milky Way Might Not Have a Black Hole After All

Using our observations and predictions based off of Einstein’s theory of general relativity, physicists are pretty sure that there’s a supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. But according to a new paper, that prediction might be incorrect – instead, physicists claim that there’s actually a dense core of dark matter at the center of the galaxy instead. Let’s see if that makes sense, and what it might mean for physics.

The First Moon Landing Wasn’t Apollo — And We Just Found It

The first ever human spacecraft to land on the moon wasn’t Apollo 11 – it was the Soviet Luna 9 probe, which touched down three years before the Apollo lander. For decades, researchers have for some reason been unable to track down its location … up until now. In a recent paper, researchers wrote that they used a neural network to discover the probe (with 70-80% confidence). Let’s take a look.

Gen Z Isn't Dumber—Here's What's Actually Happening

We’ve seen massive leaps in many different areas of tech over the past few years, and the next big revolution could be in data storage. In a recent paper, scientists at Microsoft revealed that they’ve found a way to store data permanently by laser-etching pieces of glass. There are also a few other interesting ways that researchers are improving other storage technologies. Let’s take a look.

Finally! A Clue to the Havana Syndrome Mystery

Havana Syndrome is a mysterious ailment that has affected at least 1,500 people – the vast majority of them U.S. diplomats or government officials. Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, and blurred vision, all of which are symptoms of being targeted by a directed energy weapon. However, U.S. probes into Havana Syndrome haven’t turned up any meaningful results over the years, at least until now – recently, the Pentagon reportedly acquired a device that could have been causing the syndrome. Let’s take a look.

Nuclear Fusion Reactors Could Produce Dark Matter, Physicists Show

Fusion reactors, according to a recently published paper, could produce theoretical particles that might make up dark matter. More specifically, physicists predict that they might produce large quantities of axions, low-mass elementary particles that some physicists believe might explain dark matter. Let’s take a look.