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A New Model Could Rewrite the Universe

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Researchers at Imperial College London have proposed a bold new theory that reimagines gravity through thermodynamics, treating it more like a heat engine than a purely geometric force.

Their model suggests that the continuous creation of matter could naturally explain the universe's accelerating expansion, potentially removing the need for dark energy altogether.

While still highly speculative, this innovative framework offers a fresh mathematical approach to understanding gravity, spacetime, and the evolution of the cosmos.

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A New Model Could Rewrite the Universe

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