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Quantum Physics and Cosmic Mix-Ups
Karmela Padavic-Callaghan argues that viewing quantum physics with a more subjective lens can transform our lives. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein discusses the potential for solving cosmic mix-ups, such as mistaken brown dwarfs for distant galaxies.
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New Scientist
Physics is considered a cold, hard science – but it will transform your life if you view it with a bit more subjectivity, says Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
2026-06-09 08:00 UTC
New Scientist
Brown dwarfs are somewhere between the size of a planet and a star, so how could we have potentially mistaken two of them for distant galaxies? Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein argues that solving this cosmic mix-up is particularly possible now, as galaxy research has never been stronger
2026-06-09 09:00 UTC