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Sabine Hossenfelder

Sabine Hossenfelder is a theoretical physicist at the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, in Germany, focusing on modifications of general relativity, phenomenological quantum gravity, and the foundations of quantum mechanics. She is the creative director of the YouTube channel “Science without the gobbledygook” where she talks about recent scientific developments and debunks hype. Her latest book is Existential Physics: A Scientist’s Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions. Follow her on X (formerly known as Twitter) @skdh.

How to Measure the Universe

What units can unexpectedly reveal about fundamental puzzles in physics

September 4, 2025

These Physicists Want to Ditch Dark Energy

The idea that mysterious stuff speeds up the acceleration of the universe could be a big mistake

January 8, 2025

Einstein’s Other Theory of Everything

After Einstein explained gravity as a consequence of curved spacetime, he tried to explain matter the same way.

August 30, 2024

A Reality Check on Superhuman AI

What’s missing from a bold new prediction of rapid progress in artificial intelligence.

June 20, 2024

The End of the Dark Universe?

A new “post-quantum” theory of gravity says we can wave dark matter and dark energy goodbye.

March 13, 2024

What Physicists Have Been Missing

An exciting new theory reconciles gravity and quantum physics. I think it’s wrong. But I may be too.

February 2, 2024

Venmo, Meet Quantum Mechanics

A better way to secure digital payments.

July 25, 2023

A Scientific Breakthrough in Noise Reduction

Ionized air and wires may take headphones to the next level.

The Trouble With “The Big Bang”

A rash of recent articles illustrates a longstanding confusion over the famous term.

September 11, 2022