Loop quantum gravity: Does space-time come in tiny chunks?

Unifying quantum mechanics with general relativity is the ultimate dream — or nightmare — of physics. It would be a way to finally describe the force of gravity with the tools of quantum mechanics, unlocking how gravity works when it’s really strong and at really small scales. Einstein’s theory of general relativity tells us that … Read more

Physicists Have Observed a Strange New Kind of Transition in Electronic Crystals

As basic science teaches us, changes in temperature can result in phase transitions in materials – like when water solidifies as ice in the freezing cold. However, in some cases the temperature that triggers the change is different depending on whether the material is cooling down or warming up. This is known as a hysteresis … Read more

Investigate the retro sci-fi realm of Simon Stålenhag in new ‘Tales From the Loop: The Board Game’

Fans who absorbed the surreal and somber world of Amazon Prime‘s sci-fi series, “Tales From the Loop,” might want to take note of Sweden’s Free League Publishing as they plan to roll out a new tabletop board game based on the hit TV show and artist Simon Stålenhag’s retro-inspired universe of fringe technology scattered across … Read more