Scientific american article about the nature of gravity.

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Start date Nov 26, 2003
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In summary, the conversation discusses a NASA probe that was sent out into the universe with no particular destination. The probe sent signals back to NASA and it was noticed that the farther it got from the sun, the slower it was going, causing concern and leading to the discovery that it defied gravity in some way. The conversation then delves into the possible causes of this observed slowing, with one person suggesting that it could be due to friction from matter in space and the other pointing out that there is no surface interaction in space. The conversation ends with the suggestion that more research is needed to determine the true cause of the probe's slowing.

Dec 3, 2003

Ambitwistor

Originally posted by Mr. Robin Parsons
Humm, yes I had figured that they would using the "known" manner of that, but is it possible that they 'miss evidence' because they believe that that part is figured out, but (perhaps) is actually flawed, inasmuch as, it isn't being accounted for in the manner in which it is "actually operating" as opposed to the way it has been believed to operate, which is how it is accounted for now, possible?

That was a remarkably incoherent sentence. Are you suggesting that there are gravitational effects on the signal beyond what general relativity predicts? If so, that's possible: the whole point of their paper is that they have an anomalous effect that can't be accounted for by any known process.

<h2>What is gravity?</h2><p>Gravity is a force of attraction between two objects with mass. It is responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the sun and objects on Earth from floating away.</p><h2>How does gravity work?</h2><p>Gravity works by bending the fabric of space-time around massive objects. This causes objects to follow a curved path towards the center of the mass, creating the force of gravity.</p><h2>What did the Scientific American article reveal about the nature of gravity?</h2><p>The Scientific American article discussed the theory of general relativity, which explains gravity as a result of the curvature of space-time. It also delved into the ongoing research and experiments being conducted to better understand the nature of gravity.</p><h2>Can gravity be manipulated or controlled?</h2><p>As of now, there is no known way to manipulate or control gravity. However, scientists are constantly exploring new theories and technologies that could potentially lead to the ability to control gravity in the future.</p><h2>How does gravity affect the universe?</h2><p>Gravity plays a crucial role in the formation and structure of the universe. It is responsible for the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets. It also governs the motion of celestial bodies and shapes the overall structure of the universe.</p>

FAQ: Scientific american article about the nature of gravity.

What is gravity?

Gravity is a force of attraction between two objects with mass. It is responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the sun and objects on Earth from floating away.

How does gravity work?

Gravity works by bending the fabric of space-time around massive objects. This causes objects to follow a curved path towards the center of the mass, creating the force of gravity.

What did the Scientific American article reveal about the nature of gravity?

The Scientific American article discussed the theory of general relativity, which explains gravity as a result of the curvature of space-time. It also delved into the ongoing research and experiments being conducted to better understand the nature of gravity.

Can gravity be manipulated or controlled?

As of now, there is no known way to manipulate or control gravity. However, scientists are constantly exploring new theories and technologies that could potentially lead to the ability to control gravity in the future.

How does gravity affect the universe?

Gravity plays a crucial role in the formation and structure of the universe. It is responsible for the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets. It also governs the motion of celestial bodies and shapes the overall structure of the universe.