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For over a century, physics has been divided between the elegance of Einstein’s relativity and the strangeness of quantum mechanics. A new framework, the quantum memory matrix, suggests that spacetime itself is made of discrete “cells” that remember every interaction. Credit: Shutterstock What if the universe remembers? A bold new framework proposes that spacetime acts as a quantum memory. For …

Your typical black hole merger sounds like a cosmic violin warming up—a gentle “chirp” that builds as two massive objects spiral toward their final dance. GW190521 threw out that playbook entirely. “This doesn’t look much like a chirp,” said Nelson Christensen, a LIGO and Virgo scientist. “This is more like something that goes ‘bang.’” Detected on May 21, 2019, this …

This week’s science news has been dominated by medical marvels, with the announcement of a breakthrough gene therapy that has treated Huntington’s disease for the first time. Huntington’s disease is relatively rare, affecting 1 in 10,000 to 20,000 people in the U.S., but it’s a cruel and terrible disease. Caused by a single defective gene, the disease runs through families …

“This Black Hole Eats 3,000 Suns Per Year”: Scientists Terrified As Space Monster Breaks Physics While Growing Faster Than Possible  Rude Baguette NASA’s Chandra Finds Black Hole With Tremendous Growth  NASA (.gov) ‘Shocking’: Astronomers find monster black hole growing at 2.4 times the theoretical limit  Live Science This Rapidly-Growing Black Hole Could Explain The JWST’s Puzzling Findings  Universe Today “This Black Hole Eats 3,000 …

IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have advanced quantum computing with miniaturized ion traps. ⏱️ The use of 3D printing allows for rapid prototyping of new geometries, significantly reducing development time. 🔗 These ion traps achieve 98% fidelity and can maintain stable ion positions for extended periods. 📉 Challenges remain, such as reducing noise to enhance …

IN A NUTSHELL 🕳️ Astronomers discovered a distant quasar, RACS J0320-35, that challenges existing theories of black hole growth. 🌌 The quasar is growing at 2.4 times the Eddington limit, consuming massive amounts of matter. 🔭 Observations suggest that such rapid growth could reshape our understanding of the early universe. 📡 Future research aims to explore similar phenomena to refine …

IN A NUTSHELL 🚗 Mercedes-Benz unveils aerodynamic advancements to enhance electric vehicle efficiency. 🌬️ Cutting-edge aeroacoustic technologies promise improved cabin comfort and reduced noise. 🏭 State-of-the-art testing facilities simulate extreme conditions for comprehensive prototype analysis. 📈 Innovative designs set new standards in the pursuit of aerodynamic excellence. Mercedes-Benz, a pioneer in automotive engineering, has long been at the forefront of …

A new study challenges the widely accepted idea that the universe began with a rapid expansion known as inflation. Instead, researchers from Spain and Italy propose that gravitational waves, predicted by Einstein over a century ago, may be the key drivers behind the universe’s birth and structure. Credit: Shutterstock Scientists propose that gravitational waves shaped the universe. Their model challenges …

Some atoms are stable, while others seem to fall apart. Lead-208 will probably last forever, while the synthetic isotope technetium-99 exists for just hours. The difference lies in the structure of the atom’s nucleus, with certain “magic numbers” of nuclear particles making some isotopes especially resistant to radioactive decay. So what are these magic numbers, and why are they so …

Located 700 meters underground near the city of Jiangmen in southern China, a giant sphere—35 meters in diameter and filled with more than 20,000 tons of liquid—has just started a mission that will last for decades. This is Juno, the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory, a new, large-scale experiment studying some of the most mysterious and elusive particles known to science. …