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When we study general relativity and the effect of a mass on the structure of space, we often use a visual description such as this one : https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GJ20reLYfvQ/maxresdefault.jpg where...
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The photovoltaic effect makes it possible to take energy from the photons, and is a promising way of renewable energy generation. But, it doesn't work at night... On the other hand, neutrinos...
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When Einstein's general relativity theory predicted that light is bent in a gravitational field, Eddington verified that during a solar eclipse. He showed that some stars behind the sun were...
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Some astrophysicians say that gravitational waves (GW) were created during the inflation phase of the universe, when the universe was 10-36 second old and expanded billions of billions of billions...
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I have read the recent paper from Abbott et al about the recent discovery of gravitational waves by the LIGO experience. I'm wondering: if gravitational waves are an evidence of a change in the...
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Wouldn't it be possible to install (temporarily) a controllable semi-transparent screen between the sun and the earth to reduce the amount of energy (by a very small fraction) received on earth...
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In the not-too-distant future, most cars and trucks will be electric and autonomous. They will be connected to the road and infrastructure. This means they can be controlled remotely if...
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In a computer chess game, each piece is given a value (or a weight) to help quantify the strength of a move or a position. Typical values are : Queen-9, Rook-5, Knight and Bishop-3, Pawn-1, and...
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