Instant Genius: Gravity
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The quest for quantum gravityWhy being wrong is essential to science
Theoretical physicist Fay Dowker says that scientific advances depend on debate.
- Space
What is the speed of gravity?
Einstein’s General Relativity says gravity travels at the speed of light. Proving it is far from simple.
- Everyday science
Could we get antigravity from antimatter?
Despite the similarity in their names, the two are most likely unrelated. But the quantum world might hold more secrets yet...
- Space
Science Focus PodcastHow gravity influences your mental abilities
Psychologist Dr Elisa Raffaella Ferrè wants to know how a lack of gravity will change the way we think.
- Everyday science
Could we manipulate gravity?
Manipulating gravity isn’t the challenge, it’s how it could be used.
- Everyday science
A brief history of gravityFrom apples to gravitational waves
Feel the full force of history in this quick introduction to gravity, electromagnetism and how we came to understand what’s keeping us stuck to the floor and orbiting the Sun.
- Everyday science
How big does something have to be for gravity to act on it?
Gravity is unique among the fundamental forces of the Universe – and also causes theorists enormous problems.
- Everyday science
Will we ever be able to control gravity?
Fancy flying? Humans are a far way off manipulating gravity.