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Physics and mathematics
Physics and mathematics news and explainers. From quantum mechanics and particle physics to unsolved math problems and new discoveries.
Stephen Wolfram: No AI Has Impressed Me in My Hunt for Physics Theory
The Wolfram Research founder explains why simple computational rules might reveal the universe's machine code
Why Time Might Be an Illusion We Created
What if the moment you call 'now' doesn't actually exist in the universe's fundamental structure?
Why 6-7 Are Mathematically Perfect (Despite the Annoying Meme)
The viral classroom meme that drives teachers crazy actually highlights a rare mathematical treasure:
Can Math Finally Prove We Live in a Simulation? It's Complicated
A physicist proves that self-simulation is possible. Another team proves it is impossible. Both may be right.
Quantum Mechanics at 100: Still Weird, Still Revolutionary
A century after Heisenberg's breakthrough, quantum mechanics remains deeply perplexing - yet powers our entire modern world.
Einstein's 'Spooky Action' Was Real All Along
Bell's theorem proved the quantum nonlocality Einstein hoped to disprove - but it still doesn't break relativity.
Dark Matter vs Antimatter: The Universe's Mirror Twin and Invisible Force
One explodes on contact. The other hides everywhere but never shows itself. Despite similar names, they couldn't be more different.
How Two Students Discovered Electron Spin by Accident
A story of mentorship, lucky mistakes, and the discovery that changed quantum mechanics forever.
Heisenberg's 1925 Discovery Still Defies Explanation After 100 Years
A 20-year-old's hay fever retreat led to quantum mechanics - but we still can't explain what it means
The Dirac Equation: How Mathematical Beauty Predicted Antimatter
Paul Dirac's equation predicted antimatter four years before Carl Anderson found the positron. Here's how mathematics revealed a hidden layer of reality.
