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Open Forum => Off-Topic => Topic started by: Lamborghini_diablo on September 24, 2011, 01:43:09 PM
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http://press.web.cern.ch/press/PressReleases/Releases2011/PR19.11E.html (http://press.web.cern.ch/press/PressReleases/Releases2011/PR19.11E.html)
Apparently light is no longer the cosmic speed limit. This could change a LOT of what we know about astronomy, or science in general.
And, they tested it 15,000 times, I think its safe to say they're right. :P
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I knew my weight had nothing to do with nutrition...
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Apparently light is no longer the cosmic speed limit. This could change a LOT of what we know about astronomy, or science in general.
At least now the age-old question has an answer:
Q: If you are travelling in a car at the speed of light, and you turn your headlights on, would you see the headlights shine?
The answer was previously dependent upon whether you believed Newton or Einstein. It appears Newton was right. ;)
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This. All of this. I'll start caring about reporting on scientific developments when they're written by actual scientists, not interns with journalism degrees.
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This. All of this. I'll start caring about reporting on scientific developments when they're written by actual scientists, not interns with journalism degrees.
If I'm a scientist, why would I spend my time writing press releases instead of doing the research my grant is for?
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Apparently light is no longer the cosmic speed limit. This could change a LOT of what we know about astronomy, or science in general.
And, they tested it 15,000 times, I think its safe to say they're right. :P
It won't change very much, if anything it will just move some theoretical things into the realm of possible (as in Tachyons). Assuming that this is indeed correct.
All existing science will still work in most cases, relativity still works, quantum mechanics still works, astronomy probably won't change all that much (maybe a little when we start using neutrino telescopes although most neutrinos are known to not be going faster than the speed of light)
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Even at that speed God can still play catch with himself.
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Even at that speed God can still play catch with himself.
No wonder he's trying so hard to save us. He must be pretty bored up there.
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Even at that speed God can still play catch with himself.
No wonder he's trying so hard to save us. He must be pretty bored up there.
No doubt.
Also, heard a rumor that a bunch of superheroes just went out and bought big 4-wheel drive trucks.
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IT.
CHANGED.
EVERYTHING
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I hear Pi is now rational.
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This is an irrational statement:
Pi
This is a rational statement:
Pi = Delicious.
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I also heard that imaginary numbers can now be seen. :o
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I also heard that imaginary numbers can now be seen. :o
You're right! i 4 can see 1 right now!
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Well, my imaginary phone, computer and tablet seem to be real to me and my family. ;)
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Obligatory:
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Obligatory:
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That (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/off-topic/prof%27s-favorite-forum-quotes/msg444939/#msg444939) was great, thanks :)
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I always knew the Enterprise was faster... now I know why!