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Linking string theory with observations, frozen stars shed new light on black holes and the clash between quantum mechanics and relativity.
String theory provides a new take on the expansion of the Universe
String theory could reshape our understanding of the Universe’s accelerating expansion and unlock the mysteries of dark energy.
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Exploring the interface between classical and quantum physics and where it breaks down to provide answers for some long-standing mysteries.
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A new approach to understanding gravity helps eliminate some discrepancies inherent in general relativity.
Explaining the Universe’s accelerated expansion without dark energy
A modification to the theory of general relativity makes it consistent with observable astronomical data without the need for dark energy.
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