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The Proton Just Got Smaller
inflame writes "A new paper published in Nature has said that the proton may be smaller than we previously thought. The article states 'The difference is so infinitesimal that it might defy belief that anyone, even physicists, would care. But the new measurements could mean that there is a gap in existing theories of quantum mechanics. "It's a very serious discrepancy," says Ingo Sick, a physicist at the University of Basel in Switzerland, who has tried to reconcile the finding with four decades of previous measurements. "There is really something seriously wrong someplace."' Would this indicate new physics if proven?"
... and now this! These scientists have no shame!
are they saying that the consequences of this information are, dare I say it, negative?
"His name was James Damore."
Just remember, dear protons:
Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not. For my ally is Physics, and a powerful ally it is.
That's actually the writing on paper bags on Algerian Airways.
this is why i never listen to scientist.
they're always lying, and making me pissed.
fucking protons, how do they work?
THL phish sticks
I shrunk the proton. The kids are fine, though.
...determine if a 1kg change is significant (weight of a bowling ball), insignificant (weight of the earth), of wildly significant (weight of a swallow)...
It could just be the difference between a laden and an unladen swallow.
Ah, arrogance and stupidity, all in the same package. How efficient of you. -- Londo Mollari
Excellent point. What this means is that when I go out to buy a liter of protons, I'm getting, like, 4% fewer than it says on the label, right?
(Of course, Google wouldn't convert protons to liters, so I have a feeling I'm doing this wrong.)
"For my ally is the Strong Nuclear Force, and a powerful ally it is."
Student: Is it true that the foundation of the universe is paradox?
Master: Well, yes and no.
Thanks, I got mixed up. That means this is 4% more awesome than I thought! Woohoo!
My name is Ingo Sick. You cast doubt on the Standard Model. Prepare to die!
God here. I just upgraded the universe server to PhysicsOS 1.1. Some users may notice a change in proton size due to the new quantum mechanics engine, but unless your working with the OS directly, this shouldn't be a problem for you.
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