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Curvature of space-time measured using 'atomic fountain'
By Rahul Rao published
A group of physicists has measured gravity using the effects of time dilation — the slowing of time imparted by increased velocity or gravitational force — on atoms.

The 10 wildest things we learned about black holes in 2021
By Adam Mann published
A rundown of awesome results about black holes from 2021.

Frozen tardigrade becomes first 'quantum entangled' animal in history, researchers claim
By Brandon Specktor published
A new pre-print study claims to have quantum entangled a tardigrade with two superconductor qubits, though experts are skeptical.

7 ways Einstein changed the world
By Andrew May, Daisy Dobrijevic published
We take a look at the ways Einstein changed the world and shaped how we see and interact with the universe, from lasers to understanding space and time.

Rare Einstein manuscript is 'most valuable' ever to come to auction
By Brandon Specktor published
A rare 54-page manuscript written by Albert Einstein and Michele Besso could earn a record sum at auction on Tuesday, Nov. 23

If the universe is a giant computer simulation, here's how many bits would be required to run it
By Adam Mann published
A trippy new estimate calculates the total number of bits in the visible universe

'Balding' black holes prove Einstein right again on general relativity
By Chelsea Gohd published
A new physics breakthrough shows how Einstein's theory of general relativity continues to hold up, even for "balding" black holes.

A 10 billion-year-old supernova will soon replay before our eyes, new dark matter study predicts
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists predict that an ancient supernova will reappear in the sky for a 4th time in the year 2037, thanks to the meddling influence of dark matter.
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