Show Notes
A mysterious ultra-high-energy photon from the brightest gamma-ray burst ever detected somehow survived a two-billion-light-year journey that standard physics says should have stopped it.
Scientists propose that axion-like particles and a possible violation of Lorentz invariance could explain its unexpected survival and delayed arrival—potentially offering clues to new laws of quantum gravity.
This episode includes AI-generated content.
More from The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast
Scientists have spent seven years searching for an unusual form of dark matter deep underground.
Scientists have confirmed quasiparticles carrying just one-quarter of an electron’s charge in a remarkable quantum state.
Researchers have developed a quantum random-access memory system that connects one processor to seven storage cells.
Scientists are using the Large Hadron Collider and machine learning to search for microscopic black holes and other exotic particles. Although none were detected, the results narrow the possibilities for hidden dimensions and new physics beyond our current understanding.
Could negative mass really exist? Explore the strange physics of matter that could behave opposite to ordinary matter, potentially producing unusual effects on light, gravity, and even cosmic collisions. A fascinating look at one of the most exotic ideas in theoretical cosmology.