Why should we trust science? Because it doesn't trust itself
Many of us accept science is a reliable guide to what we ought to believe—but not all of us do.
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News tagged with scientific theory
How physics can help us make sense of multiverse madness
If you're a fan of science fiction films, you'll likely be familiar with the idea of alternate universes—hypothetical planes of existence with different versions of ourselves. As far from reality as it sounds, it is a question ...
Quantum Physics
May 9, 2022
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Study points to physical principles that underlie quantum Darwinism
At the atomic and subatomic scales, objects behave in ways that challenge the classical worldview based on day-to-day interactions with macroscopic reality. A familiar example is the discovery that electrons can behave as ...
Quantum Physics
Apr 27, 2022
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Lottery luck in the light of physics: Researchers present theory on the dynamics of many-particle systems
Physicists at the University of Bayreuth are among the international pioneers of power functional theory. This new approach makes it possible for the first time to precisely describe the dynamics of many-particle systems ...
Quantum Physics
Mar 30, 2022
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Scientists may have solved Stephen Hawking's black hole paradox
Researchers may have solved Professor Stephen Hawking's famous black hole paradox—a mystery that has puzzled scientists for almost half a century.
General Physics
Mar 18, 2022
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Rare Einstein papers set record at Paris auction
Albert Einstein's handwritten notes for the theory of relativity fetched a record 11.6 million euros ($13 million) at an auction in Paris on Tuesday.
General Physics
Nov 23, 2021
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Rare Einstein manuscript set to fetch millions
Albert Einstein's handwritten notes for the theory of relativity are being auctioned in Paris on Tuesday, expected to fetch millions of euros.
General Physics
Nov 23, 2021
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If we couch scientific misconduct as social misconduct the wider effects can be seen more clearly
We all live and work in a scientific world, even those who perceive their realm to be within the arts and humanities. At no time is this more apparent than at the height of a global pandemic. The impact of science on our ...
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2021
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Regulator proteins or symphonies of genes: Statistical modeling points way toward unified theory for DNA folding
At more than 2 meters long, the human DNA molecule uses intricate folding patterns to fit into cells while locally unfolding to express genes. Such phenomena, however, are difficult to measure in experiments, and theoretical ...
Biotechnology
Sep 21, 2021
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5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science
It's not a new thing for people to try to mislead you when it comes to science. But in the age of COVID-19—when we're being bombarded with even more information than usual, when there's increased uncertainty, and when we ...
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