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Universal Constant Not Fixed?

deanesmay

Hmm. Einstein's universal constant may not be as constant as he thought.

This isn't the first time I've heard that theory, but it's interesting to see that it's getting taken seriously.

(Via Twisted Spinster.)

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Katherine Kelso Scott (mail):

I think Einstein would have appreciated the analysis and debate of his theory. He himself was in a continual state of proving and dispoving his own theories. Lovely, science is just lovely.

7.5.2004 2:58pm

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Paul Burgess (www):

Oh well, so much for the old bumper sticker, "The Speed of Light: It's Not Just a Good Idea, It's the Law!" :)

7.5.2004 4:14pm

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Steven Malcolm Anderson (www):

Hmmm.... Interesting questions.... Fascinating. Thank you.

7.5.2004 5:20pm

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Robin Munn (mail):

This is truly interesting, because I remember hearing about someone who claimed that the speed of light used to be higher in the past. (I believe his conclusions were dismissed by much of the scientific community). Now here's evidence that seems to suggest that the speed of light may have been lower in the past. Weird.

It sounds as if God couldn't make up His mind! :-)

7.6.2004 6:47pm

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