Stories by Adam Becker

Adam Becker is a freelance science journalist and author of What Is Real?, about the sordid untold history of quantum physics. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the BBC, NPR and elsewhere. He holds a Ph.D. in cosmology from the University of Michigan. Credit: Nick Higgins

Particle Physics

Quantum Particles Aren’t Spinning. So Where Does Their Spin Come From?

A new proposal seeks to solve the paradox of quantum spin

November 22, 2022 — Adam Becker

Quantum Physics

What Is Spacetime Really Made Of?

Spacetime may emerge from a more fundamental reality. Figuring out how could unlock the most urgent goal in physics—a quantum theory of gravity

January 18, 2022 — Adam Becker

Space & Physics

Physicists Criticize Stephen Wolfram’s ‘Theory of Everything’

The iconoclastic researcher and entrepreneur wants more attention for his big ideas. But so far researchers are less than receptive

May 6, 2020 — Adam Becker

Space & Physics

The Difficult Birth of the "Many Worlds" Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics

Hugh Everett, creator of this radical idea during a drunken debate more than 60 years ago, died before he could see his theory gain widespread popularity ...

March 21, 2018 — Adam Becker