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Particle that only has mass when moving in one direction observed for first time (www.psu.edu)

submitted 1 week ago by Joker@sh.itjust.works to c/science@mander.xyz

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[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

An uneducated hypothesis: have a bunch if these particles move back and forth in unison => directional force using only energy => space travel with infinite fuel

[–] olafurp@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Only caveat is that we have to change everyone into fermions temporarily lol

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 week ago

Just a minor scientific hurdle, I'm sure they'll figure it out in the upcoming weeks.