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The mystery of dark matter—unseen, pervasive, and essential in standard cosmology—has loomed over physics for decades. In new ...

Just over a week ago, European physicists announced they had measured the strength of gravity on the smallest scale ever. In a clever tabletop experiment, researchers at Leiden University in the ...

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A clear look at how physics defines gravity, from Newton’s force-based model to Einstein’s view of curved spacetime, and why the distinction matters in modern science.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The idea of gravity as we know it has been around for a long time ...