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Chinese researchers have proposed a simple yet powerful theory to explain one of physics’ oldest puzzles: why time only moves forward and why travelling to the past remains impossible. Physicist Cai Q...
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Here are eight of the most spectacular astronomical discoveries of 2025....
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Searches for dark matter particles have come up empty so far, driving theorists to get more creative with their ideas....
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