Will We Ever Time Travel? Scientists Say ‘No’ Based on This New Discovery

Scientists found an atomic nucleus shaped like a pear, and it is completely changing our understanding of physics.

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Pear-Shaped Atom Points To A Cosmic Mystery
https://www.forbes.com/sites/briankoberlein/2016/06/27/pear-shaped-atom-points
“An atom is comprised of dense nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by a diffuse cloud of electrons. Since an atomic nucleus is held together by the strong force, similar to the way gravity holds stars and planets together, you would think nuclei would be basically spherical. This isn't always the case, and a few such as barium-144 are even pear shaped. ”

Physicists Have Confirmed a Pear-Shaped Nucleus, And It Could Ruin Time Travel Forever
https://www.sciencealert.com/physicists-discover-brand-new-nucleus-shape-time
“Physicists have confirmed the existence of a new form of atomic nuclei, and the fact that it's not symmetrical challenges the fundamental theories of physics that explain our Universe.”

The Development Of The Atomic Model
https://www.wired.com/2009/09/the-development-of-the-atomic-model/
“Science (or scientists) build a model. If new evidence comes along, the model gets changed.”
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