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quantum gravity

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noun

  1. physics a theory of the gravitational interaction that involves quantum mechanics to explain the force

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This flexibility makes it useful not just for studying quantum gravity, but also for investigating stochastic gravitational waves, possible dark matter signals, and certain types of experimental noise.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Their long-term goal is to build a stronger link between quantum gravity and observable cosmology.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Their findings suggest that the universe's rapid early expansion may have emerged naturally from a deeper and more complete theory known as quantum gravity.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Ideas such as string theory, loop quantum gravity, canonical quantum gravity, and asymptotically safe gravity all attempt to bridge the gap.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

In October 1981, I went to Moscow for a conference on quantum gravity.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking