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The physics tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions on quantum computing, including Microsoft's topological qubit claims and scientific skepticism, as well as physics sandbox games like The Powder Toy. Topics also include Einstein's theories, time crystals, quicksand physics, and gravity. These threads explore fundamental physics concepts, experimental results, and simulations, appealing to enthusiasts interested in both theoretical and applied physics.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Quantum Computing 'Breakthrough' Faces Scientific Skepticism and Challenges

    Here is a summary of the key content from the referenced Nature article "Microsoft quantum computing ‘breakthrough’ faces fresh challenge" (Dan Garisto, Nature, March 7, 2025): The article discusses skepticism and scientific critique regarding Microsoft's 2023 claim to have created the first...
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    • debate microsoft physics quantum computing quantum error correction quantum field theory quantum industry quantum innovation quantum physics quantum research quantum stability reproducibility research criticism scientific critique scientific scrutiny tech innovation topological qubits
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. bruh

    The Powder Toy | Highly Recommended!

    If you're like me, you'll love playing around with physics. The Powder Toy is a sandbox game that gives you a plethora of different materials with which to play! From powders, solids, gasses, electronic, even radioactive materials. You can also load saves that other people have made, others have...
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    • games good games physics sandbox simulation
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
  3. whoosh

    VIDEO Einstein's Greatest Mistake - with David Bodanis

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    • cosmological constant david bodanis einstein physics
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  4. whoosh

    VIDEO This result could change physics forever

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    • breakthrough physics quantum physics science news
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  5. whoosh

    VIDEO Why You Can't Lift People Like Darth Vade

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  6. whoosh

    VIDEO First Video of an Actual Time Crystal Produced - But What Are They?

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    • physics quantum physics science news time crystal
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  7. whoosh

    VIDEO Can Quicksand Actually Swallow You Whole?

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  8. whoosh

    VIDEO We Are Running Out Of Gravity

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  9. whoosh

    VIDEO The Speed of Light is NOT About Light | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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    • physics relativity space and time speed of light
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  10. whoosh

    VIDEO Death Valley Gravity

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  11. seekermeister

    Quartz EMF

    This question could be best dealt with by geologists or scientists versed in natural physics, but I would settle for someone just more knowledgeable than myself. There are a couple of paranormal video series that I have been following, that have created a question in my mind, particularly one...
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    • emf geology ghost magnetic field mining paranormal physics pressure quartz theory
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  12. kemical

    Windows 7 September 14th Black Mesa day!

    Often copied but never equalled the original Half Life was huge. It blew the industry away and showed many how it should really be done. Well that was way back in 98' and for several years now fans of the series have been waiting for a remake of the original. Fans loved the game so much they...
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    • 1998 black mesa community environmental impact fans game development gaming graphics half-life launch maps modification physics release remake september source engine storyline total conversion valve
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Games
  13. whoosh

    VIDEO In Tune With Gravity

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  14. cybercore

    ♨ Man Sets Himself on Fire, Gets Shot From Crossbow ♨

    When Brian Miser shouts "Fire!" at the launch of his human cannonball routine, he means it. The 47-year-old star of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's new show, "Fully Charged," has added a new twist to the circus classic: a blazing inferno. Called the "Human Fuse," Miser launches...
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    • adventure airborne audience brian miser circus crossbow danger design entertainment fire fireproof gears human cannonball ignition mechanics performance physics safety stunt thrill
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  15. cybercore

    11th-century Egyptian scholar proved Aristotle wrong on optics

    Link Removed Ibn al-Haytham's 11th-century Book of Optics, which was published exactly 1000 years ago, is often cited alongside Newton's Principia as one of the most influential books in physics. Yet very little is known about the writer, considered by many to be the father of modern optics...
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    • arabic science aristotle arrest astronomy book of optics caliph contributions engineering golden age ibn al-haytham lighting mathematics medieval science optics perception physics psychology reflection science history scientific method
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  16. Highwayman

    Windows 7 New AMD Demo for Dx11 cards out

    Link Removed due to 404 Error First off, it's aimed at the 6900 series cards but runs fine on the 5800 too since there's not any major chipset difference except a few scaling and speed tweaks really, must say though for the 655mb size I was completely unimpressed with it, most of the old demos...
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    • amd art catalyst deferredlighting demo depthoffield development directx 11 game engine gaming graphics graphics card hd 6900 performance physics post processing radeon tech demo tessellation windows vista
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  17. cybercore

    Flying snakes' secret revealed

    Link Removed Link Removed The snake dangles 49 feet (15 meters) off the ground, tail entwined around a branch. Suddenly, the animal rears up and launches, flinging its body toward the forest floor. In other reptiles, the leap would be suicidal, or at least an invitation for broken...
    • cybercore
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    • aerial aerodynamics animal behavior animal physiology biology biomimetics chrysopelea ecology flying snakes forest habitat gliding kinetics mechanics nature physics research science southeast asia study wildlife
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  18. cybercore

    VIDEO Ruby: Whiteout - Stunning Snowboarding Adventure in High-Definition Graphics

    Ruby: Whiteout Nothing new, not the latest from AMD, yet very realsistic and expressive. Well made. Ruby's latest adventure takes place in a rugged, mountainous terrain where her skills as a snowboarder are tested and may just save her life. This fast paced, action packed...
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    • action amd animation character design demo expressive facial rig gaming graphics hd 2900xt high dynamic range landscape light scattering morph targets physics procedural ruby snowboarding terrain
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  19. Highwayman

    Windows 7 EVGA bring out a new Nvidia 275 GPU

    Came across this odd EVGA 275 GPu earlier...basically it's a standard 275 with a dedicated 2nd Physx chip (a 250 gpu locked to physx only function) with a price point of around £210 / $350. Price wise its basically about £40 extra than the vanilla 275 which isnt too bad really considering...