How Ghost Particles Are Slowing Down Stars
There's no such thing as empty space in outer space. What are virtual particles and how do they create friction in the vacuum of space? How Long Could You ...
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Sometimes science comes to light that challenges even our most basic assumptions about the universe. But don't fret, 'Standard Model of Physics,' QUANTUM LAW WILL PROTECT US. BAH BAH BAH! Hi there you lovely lumps of degenerate matter! Trace here for DNews. You may remember your schoolbook definition of friction: a resistive force that counteracts the motion of an object across a surface. For example: you can feel friction from the air when running, and friction from your hands when you rub them together… But, if a pulsar is spinning in the "vacuum" of space, which is full of, well, nothing, then what the heck could be causing friction? Hold on to that thought. We'll come back to it. First, we have to talk neutron stars. These collapsed stars are stellar hus...
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Sometimes science comes to light that challenges even our most basic assumptions about the universe. But don't fret, 'Standard Model of Physics,' QUANTUM LAW WILL PROTECT US. BAH BAH BAH! Hi there you lovely lumps of degenerate matter! Trace here for DNews. You may remember your schoolbook definition of friction: a resistive force that counteracts the motion of an object across a surface. For example: you can feel friction from the air when running, and friction from your hands when you rub them together… But, if a pulsar is spinning in the "vacuum" of space, which is full of, well, nothing, then what the heck could be causing friction? Hold on to that thought. We'll come back to it. First, we have to talk neutron stars. These collapsed stars are stellar hus...
