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Quantum Gravity: Could Spacetime Emerge From Information?

November 1, 2026 · 21 min

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What if gravity and spacetime emerge from quantum information rather than being fundamental features of reality?

Researchers have developed a mathematical framework connecting quantum relative entropy, energy, and spacetime geometry to derive the semiclassical Einstein equations.

The approach offers a more rigorous foundation for exploring how quantum mechanics and general relativity might fit together, bringing scientists another step toward understanding the mystery of quantum gravity.

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