In December 2022, the a reputable science journal published a cover story about a holographic wormhole created inside a quantum computer to explore the intersection of quantum mechanics and gravity. This story generated a lot of attention and excitement—but it turned out that no actual wormhole had been created.
Issues With “Sensationalist” Science
Related Posts
Glass: Neither a solid nor a liquid, this common yet complicated material is still surprising scientists
Most glass is made by melting down soda ash, limestone and quartz sand. gezgin01/iSock via Getty Images John…
Some of Earth’s Water May Have Come From the Sun, Scientists Find
Evoking images of the Sun shouldn’t normally make you think of water. After all, it’s a giant hot…
Study Shows Promising Results In Analyzing Pipeline Accidents Using “Petri Nets”
Pipeline accidents can have devastating consequences, from environmental damage to loss of life. In response to such incidents,…
Study Reveals Physics Behind Hula Hooping, Explains Why Some People Excel
At a Glance A new study from the University of Liverpool has finally explained the physics behind hula…
