Physicists say quantum mechanics may not need imaginary numbers after all
Physicists demonstrated that quantum mechanics can be formulated using real numbers instead of imaginary numbers, challenging a fundamental assumption about the theory's mathematical structure. The research, published in Physical Review Letters and highlighted by the American Physical Society, was conducted by Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf in collaboration with the German Aerospace Center.
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Scientists calculated that Venus's clouds' unidentified dark ultraviolet material absorbs light far more strongly than previously thought. This finding narrows possibilities for determining whether the mysterious substance is organic, inorganic, or something unexpected.
Scientists find water was fueling volcanoes 3 billion years ago
Water-rich crustal material sank into Earth's mantle more than three billion years ago through a process called "dripduction," fueling volcanic eruptions. Ancient rocks from Western Australia provided evidence that this water-delivery mechanism operated long before modern plate tectonics fully developed.
Scientists discover a hidden switch that shuts down inflammation
Scientists discovered a natural braking system that switches off inflammation and prevents harmful immune cell buildup. Boosting this pathway in people reduced inflammation-related immune changes and accelerated pain relief.