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The Skeptics Guide #999 - Aug 31 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Chasing Gravitons: The Quest for Quantum Gravity

This chapter explores the challenges and complexities involved in detecting gravitons, the elusive particles thought to mediate gravity. It contrasts Einstein's theory of general relativity with quantum mechanics, highlighting the remarkable weakness of gravity and the implications for future advancements in quantum sensing technology.

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