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Time as the Bridge: Reimagining Einstein–Rosen Wormholes as Two-Way Temporal Links
science6 hours ago

Time as the Bridge: Reimagining Einstein–Rosen Wormholes as Two-Way Temporal Links

New research argues Einstein–Rosen bridges are not spatial shortcuts but two-directional structures in time, acting as complementary halves of a quantum state with forward and backward arrows of time. This framework preserves information across horizons, offering a natural resolution to the black hole information paradox without new physics and suggesting the Big Bang could be a quantum bounce between time-reversed phases. While it does not imply traversable wormholes, the idea points to a deeper quantum gravity picture and potential observational hints such as remnants in the cosmic microwave background or relic black holes.

Crystal-Clear Gravitational Wave Confirms Einstein’s General Relativity
science10 days ago

Crystal-Clear Gravitational Wave Confirms Einstein’s General Relativity

A record-high-quality gravitational wave signal from a binary black hole merger (GW250114) produced multiple ringdown tones that independently yield the same black-hole mass and spin, providing a precise test of general relativity that passes, while underscoring the ongoing pursuit of quantum gravity and related gaps in our understanding.

Entropy Could Be Gravity’s Hidden Origin, Pointing Toward Quantum Gravity
science1 month ago

Entropy Could Be Gravity’s Hidden Origin, Pointing Toward Quantum Gravity

A new theory by physicist Ginestra Bianconi suggests gravity may emerge from entropy, potentially reconciling Einstein’s general relativity with quantum theory. By treating spacetime as a quantum operator and describing an entropic action that couples matter to geometry through a G-field, the framework aims to yield a small cosmological constant and offer a candidate explanation for dark matter. While intriguing, the idea remains speculative and requires substantial further work to confirm its viability as a unified theory of physics.

Einstein–Rosen Bridges: Time Mirrors, Not Tunnels
space1 month ago

Einstein–Rosen Bridges: Time Mirrors, Not Tunnels

A new study reframes the Einstein–Rosen bridge from a travel conduit to a time-symmetric link that preserves unitarity in curved spacetime, suggesting wormholes aren’t cosmic tunnels, potentially resolves the black hole information paradox, and portrays the Big Bang as a quantum bounce between opposing arrows of time with possible connections to dark matter.

Gamma-Ray Tests Tighten Lorentz-Invariance Bounds, Not Break Special Relativity
science1 month ago

Gamma-Ray Tests Tighten Lorentz-Invariance Bounds, Not Break Special Relativity

New analysis of gamma-ray flares from pulsars, active galactic nuclei, and gamma-ray bursts finds no energy-dependent speed of light, placing stricter bounds on Lorentz-violating effects predicted by some quantum gravity theories. The results tighten the allowed violations by about 1.5 orders of magnitude and offer a framework for integrating new data into the SME; in short, SR remains consistent, while the search for quantum-gravity signatures continues.

Two Arrows of Time: A Quantum Bridge Reframes Wormholes as Temporal Links
science1 month ago

Two Arrows of Time: A Quantum Bridge Reframes Wormholes as Temporal Links

Researchers reinterpret Einstein–Rosen bridges as two complementary time directions in quantum gravity, not spatial tunnels; information can flow across horizons along a mirror time, potentially solving the black hole information paradox. The framework also envisions a cosmological bounce, with our universe possibly inside a black hole from another cosmos, eliminating the need for traversable wormholes or faster‑than‑light travel.

Scientists Challenge Einstein's Speed Limit
science1 month ago

Scientists Challenge Einstein's Speed Limit

Scientists tested the possibility of breaking Einstein's speed of light rule by examining high-energy gamma rays from distant cosmic sources. Their findings confirmed Einstein's predictions, setting tighter limits on potential violations of Lorentz invariance and advancing our understanding of fundamental physics, though the quest to unify quantum theory and gravity continues.