Tag: quantum physics

  • Scientists Capture the Smallest Slice of Time Ever Measured

    Scientists Capture the Smallest Slice of Time Ever Measured

    Time is something humans instinctively feel they understand because it structures every part of daily life. We wake up according to clocks, plan our futures in years, and measure our achievements by hours worked or moments remembered. Because of this familiarity, it is easy to assume that time itself is a simple concept that merely…

  • This 15-Year-Old From Belgium Just Completed a PhD in Quantum Physics

    This 15-Year-Old From Belgium Just Completed a PhD in Quantum Physics

    Laurent Simons has captured global attention with a milestone few adults ever reach, completing a PhD in quantum physics at only fifteen years old. Often referred to as “Belgium’s little Einstein,” he defended his thesis this week at the University of Antwerp, as reported by the Flemish network VTM. The achievement feels almost unreal, the…

  • Matter is an illusion: Physical Reality Is Empty Space Buzzing with Energy

    Matter is an illusion: Physical Reality Is Empty Space Buzzing with Energy

    What if everything you thought you knew about the physical world was turned upside down? The chair you’re sitting on, the screen you’re reading from, even your own body—all of it might not be as solid as it seems. For centuries, we’ve believed that matter is the foundation of the universe, but modern science reveals…