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Scientists make stunning discovery that could help explain why life exists

Researchers found that fundamental physical constants have a narrow range that allows liquids to flow freely, which is essential for life. Even small changes to these constants could make life impossible. Physicist Kostya Trachenko at Queen Mary University of London published a study in Science Advances, revealing that the same numbers governing atoms and stars also ensure liquid flow.

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  • ✓ Fundamental physical constants have a narrow range that allows liquids to flow freely, which is essential for life.
  • ✓ Even small changes to fundamental physical constants could make life impossible.
  • ✓ The study was published in Science Advances by physicist Kostya Trachenko at Queen Mary University of London.
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The development of a theoretical analysis by Kostya Trachenko identifying an additional constraint on fundamental physical constants has shed new light on the relationship between physics and life existence.

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  1. Scientists Discover Link Between Physics and Life Existence

    Researchers found that fundamental physical constants have a narrow range that allows liquids to flow freely, which is essential for life. Even small changes to these constants could make life impossible. Physicist Kostya Trachenko at Queen Mary University of London published a study in Science Advances, revealing that the same numbers governing atoms and stars also ensure liquid flow.

    Why it matters

    This discovery helps explain why life exists in our universe. The study implies that the chemical ingredients for life are not enough; the physical conditions must also be suitable. The findings have significant implications for understanding the origins of life on Earth and the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe.

    What is confirmed

    • Fundamental physical constants have a narrow range that allows liquids to flow freely, which is essential for life.
    • Even small changes to fundamental physical constants could make life impossible.
    • The study was published in Science Advances by physicist Kostya Trachenko at Queen Mary University of London.

    What to watch next

    • Further research on the origins of life on Earth
    • Investigation into the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe
    • Experimental verification of the theoretical analysis
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