Posted on 09/30/2008 3:23:48 PM PDT by decimon
If the notion of dark energy sounds improbable, get ready for an even more outlandish suggestion.
Earth may be trapped in an abnormal bubble of space-time that is particularly void of matter. Scientists say this condition could account for the apparent acceleration of the universe's expansion, for which dark energy currently is the leading explanation.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...
The current issue of Scientific American has an interesting article on a hypothesized new type of matter called spacetime atoms that supposedly explain quantum mechanics, the big band and the origins of the universe.
Really interesting article!
Ed
Do I dare ask what that is?
Heh heh heh, I accidentally typed “Big band” ‘stead’a’ “big BANG”!
Although Glen Miller and the Dorsey brothers’ big bands were almost good enough to create new worlds!
Ed
So you've been 'visited' too. Glad I'm not the only one.
They can explain Benny Goodman?
Put me on your ping list please. Ping for string!
Wasn’t Benny Goodman great?
And his wife, Donna Reed, was so beautiful, heh heh heh!
Ed
And our old La Salle ran great.
Those were the days.
Heh heh heh. Mister, we could use some men like Ike and Hoover again!
And common sense which is why 0bama is a candidate for president.
Pinto: That means that...
our whole solar system...
could be, like...
Professor Jennings: one tiny atom in the fingernail
of some other giant being.
Pinto: This is too much!
That means...
-one tiny atom in my fingernail could be—
-Could be one little...
Professor Jennings: tiny universe.
Pinto: Can I buy some pot from you?
Oh sure. It’s a rain drop on the edge of a hibiscus flower. Do I dare wonder what you thought it was? ;)
susie
Couldn't imagine.
BTW - From your page, I'd say you are a good photographer.
Love the labels.
What won't come into scientist's minds yet? And then, why not?
Well, I make myself happy... ;)
susie
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