The article discusses a phenomenon known as the "Dynamic Quantum Cheshire Cat Effect", which is a type of quantum effect that allows physical properties to be separated from the objects to which they belong. The authors show that this effect can be generalized to dynamical settings, where the property that is separated from the particle can propagate in space and lead to a flux of conserved quantity.
Sleep not only consolidates memories but also resets the brain’s memory storage mechanism. This process, governed by specific regions in the hippocampus, allows neurons to prepare for new learning without being overwhelmed, opening potential pathways for enhancing memory and treating neurological disorders.
The Sumerian language was the first to have a written form around 3500 BCE, using a system called cuneiform. This script evolved over time, and was later used by other languages like Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian.
Carvings at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey may represent the world's oldest solar calendar, created as a memorial to a devastating comet strike, researchers suggest.
This paper presents a new Local Friendliness (LF) no-go theorem that explores the idea that a system having thoughts is sufficient for it to be considered an observer. This theorem utilizes four metaphysical assumptions, three of which are thought-related, to derive LF inequalities applicable to systems exhibiting "Friendliness". The theorem also relies on assumptions about human-level AI and universal quantum computing.
Experiments that test physics and philosophy as 'a single whole' may be our only route to surefire knowledge about the universe.
Experimental metaphysics allows us to test fundamental assumptions about reality using scientific methods.
* The article discusses the work of key figures like John Stewart Bell, Alain Aspect, and Eric Cavalcanti.
* Experiments testing Bell's theorem and Wigner's friend paradox have led to a deeper understanding of the nature of reality.
* The future of experimental metaphysics is promising, with ongoing research exploring the implications for our understanding of consciousness, quantum gravity, and the nature of reality itself.
The article emphasizes that experimental metaphysics is not just a philosophical exercise but a vital field of research that is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe.
Experimental metaphysics allows us to test fundamental assumptions about reality using scientific methods.
* The article discusses the work of key figures like John Stewart Bell, Alain Aspect, and Eric Cavalcanti.
* Experiments testing Bell's theorem and Wigner's friend paradox have led to a deeper understanding of the nature of reality.
* The future of experimental metaphysics is promising, with ongoing research exploring the implications for our understanding of consciousness, quantum gravity, and the nature of reality itself.
The article emphasizes that experimental metaphysics is not just a philosophical exercise but a vital field of research that is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe.
Cave paintings in Sulawesi, Indonesia, date back at least 51,200 years, making them some of the oldest figurative depictions in the world.
This article presents a white paper summarizing current knowledge on quantum gravity phenomenology and its multi-messenger signals. It provides an overview of the field, discusses experimental and observational signatures, and identifies key questions and challenges.
Excavations in Turkey have revealed a previously unknown Anatolian-Indo-European language, Kalašma, dating back around 3,000 years. The language is similar to Luwian and has been deciphered by researchers from the University of Worzburg and Istanbul University.
Explores the dynamic relationship between language, cognition, and the role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in expanding our understanding of the functional significance of language.
