gravitational constant
Coverage of gravitational constant in the Nexus archive.
- 'One of the great unresolved embarrassments of physics': It's been 340 years since Newton and scientists still haven't solved the secret of gravity
The article discusses the ongoing mystery of gravity, 340 years after Newton's work, with the gravitational constant (G) remaining unsolved despite centuries of scientific effort.
- We still don't have a more precise value for "Big G"
Physicists have struggled for over two centuries to precisely measure the gravitational constant 'Big G,' with recent experiments yielding inconsistent results. A 10-year study by NIST published in Metrologia added a new data point but failed to resolve the discrepancy, highlighting the challenge of measuring gravity's weakness in laboratory settings.
- Daily briefing: Big G is more mysterious than ever
A decades-long experiment to determine the gravitational constant's value has failed to produce conclusive results. The article also discusses the impact of X and Y chromosomes on health and the rising incidence of malaria despite vaccine availability.
- How big is Big G ? Mystery deepens after ten-year effort to measure gravity’s strength
Physicists have spent the past decade attempting to measure the gravitational constant (Big G) but have not succeeded in determining its precise value. The effort highlights the ongoing challenge of pinning down this fundamental constant of nature.