NASA Prepares to Launch First Quantum Sensor for Measuring Gravity from Orbit

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, commercial companies, and academic institutions together are developing the first space-based quantum sensors for gravitational measurement. Two groups of very cold rubidium atoms will be used…

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India-UK Team Proposes Experiment to Test Quantum Behaviour of Gravity with Diamond Crystals

A collaboration of physicists from India and the UK has designed an experiment to examine if gravity exhibits quantum behaviour. The experiment is spearheaded by Professor Sougato Bose from University…

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Asteroid Apophis Could Experience Surface Changes Due to Earth’s Gravity During 2029 Flyby

In April 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass exceptionally close to Earth—at just 20,000 miles away, closer than many satellites. The encounter may trigger significant physical changes on the asteroid's surface…

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NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment Captures Gravity Waves From Hurricane Helene in Florida

On September 26, 2024, as Hurricane Helene battered Florida's Gulf Coast, it produced significant storm surges, impacting numerous communities across the region. During this extreme weather event, NASA's Atmospheric Waves…

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