Alan Boyle, Science Editor NBC News Oct. 24, 2013 at 11:01 AM ET Hyungwon Kang / Reuters file Biologist J. Craig Venter testifies at a congressional hearing in 2010. In his latest book, genetic guru J. Craig Venter envisions a… Read More ›
Speed of light
Speed of Light May Not Be Fixed, Scientists Suggest; Ephemeral Vacuum Particles Induce Speed-Of-Light Fluctuations
Illustration: Ephemeral vacuum particles induce speed-of-light fluctuations. (Credit: Image courtesy of Springer) Mar. 25, 2013 — Two forthcoming European Physical Journal D papers challenge established wisdom about the nature of vacuum. In one paper, Marcel Urban from the University of… Read More ›
Extending Einstein’s Theory Beyond Light Speed
Researchers have extended Einstein’s theory of special relativity to work beyond the speed of light. (Credit: © vlights / Fotolia) ScienceDaily (Oct. 10, 2012) — University of Adelaide applied mathematicians have extended Einstein’s theory of special relativity to work beyond… Read More ›
Can we finally break the speed of light? Nasa breakthrough suggests Star Trek’s ‘warp drives’ may not only be possible – but practical
NASA suggests new model which could reduce energy requirements for warp-speed travel from planet-sized to car-sized ‘Humble experiments’ in laboratory could lead to faster-than-light travel By Eddie Wrenn PUBLISHED:04:13 EST, 18 September 2012| UPDATED:07:27 EST, 18 September 2012 As we… Read More ›