Sabine Hossenfelder
How to Measure the Universe
What units can unexpectedly reveal about fundamental puzzles in physics
These Physicists Want to Ditch Dark Energy
The idea that mysterious stuff speeds up the acceleration of the universe could be a big mistake
Einstein’s Other Theory of Everything
After Einstein explained gravity as a consequence of curved spacetime, he tried to explain matter the same way.
A Reality Check on Superhuman AI
What’s missing from a bold new prediction of rapid progress in artificial intelligence.
The End of the Dark Universe?
A new “post-quantum” theory of gravity says we can wave dark matter and dark energy goodbye.
What Physicists Have Been Missing
An exciting new theory reconciles gravity and quantum physics. I think it’s wrong. But I may be too.
Venmo, Meet Quantum Mechanics
A better way to secure digital payments.
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.
The End of Reductionism Could Be Nigh. Or Not.
Quantum mechanics seems to have a problem with the order of time, which might signal the need for an entirely new type of law.Illustration by Ekaterina Kulaeva / Shutterstock Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . The history of science so far has been a triumph of reductionism. Biology can […]