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Why Philosophy Precedes Physics
editorial posted by 203 days ago in braincrave
A few months ago, I was discussing certain aspects of quantum mechanics with somebody. I got around to saying that certain claims within the realm of physics can be rejected outright on philosophical...
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Natural philosophy rocks
editorial posted by 207 days ago in braincrave
Science rocks. It's a shame that it sometimes doesn't get the gratitude it deserves. Humans, by our nature, are curious about how the world works. Science helps us understand what reality is, and tha...
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Energy teleportation
editorial posted by 208 days ago in braincrave
First, they teleported photons, then atoms and ions. Now one physicist has worked out how to do it with energy, a technique that has profound implications for the future of physics. Physicist Disc...
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Particle teleportation across Calgary marks 'major step' toward creation of 'quantum internet'
cbc.ca link posted by 578 days ago in science
In a "major step" toward practical quantum networking, researchers at the University of Calgary have successfully demonstrated the teleportation of a light particle's properties between their lab...
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Symphony of Science - Scientists become rock stars
symphonyofscience.com link posted by 1147 days ago in science
From the About page: Symphony of Science is an online video series created by John D. Boswell, aka melodysheep, which aims to bring scientific knowledge and philosophy to the public, in a novel...
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11 amazing quotes from theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking
mentalfloss.com link posted by 1234 days ago in Note to Self
1. On His Schooling: "At school, I was never more than about halfway up the class. It was a very bright class. My classwork was very untidy, and my handwriting was the despair of my teacher...
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I'm not a scientist nor engineer nor mathematician. But I wish I was. It's so romantic.
editorial posted by 1511 days ago in science
I've just watched a physics video that made me discover something important about myself. Had I better teachers growing up, I'd be a scientist now instead of a business technologist. I'...