A beautiful, jewel-like mathematical object may provide new and profound insights into particle physics, writes Roger Highfield
Speed Of Light Experiment Confirms Einstein Theory
The speed of light is considered to be the ultimate cosmic speed limit, thanks to Einstein’s special theory of relativity. But physicists aren’t content to assume this limit without testing it. That’s where a new experiment with electrons comes in. Physicists measured the energy required to change the speed of electrons as they hopped from one orbital to another inside … Read More
There’s a revolution going on in science.
When we at Bluedot first started to collaborate with Dr Goswami, he would often speak of the revolution that has been occurring in science. We would patiently and somewhat reluctantly listen, wondering how or why anyone in science would intentionally work to keep new valid discoveries out of the public awareness as well as to work politically to secure the … Read More
The Mind of a Rock
Most of us have no doubt that our fellow humans are conscious. We are also pretty sure that many animals have consciousness. Some, like the great ape species, even seem to possess self-consciousness, like us. Others, like dogs and cats and pigs, may lack a sense of self, but they certainly appear to experience inner states of pain and pleasure. About … Read More
Easing Brain Fatigue With a Walk in the Park
Scientists have known for some time that the human brain’s ability to stay calm and focused is limited and can be overwhelmed by the constant noise and hectic, jangling demands of city living, sometimes resulting in a condition informally known as brain fatigue.
‘Quantum smell’ idea gains ground
A controversial theory that the way we smell involves a quantum physics effect has received a boost, following experiments with human subjects. It challenges the notion that our sense of smell depends only on the shapes of molecules we sniff in the air. Instead, it suggests that the molecules’ vibrations are responsible. A way to test it is with two … Read More