Tag: emergent

What is emergent gravity, and will it rewrite physics?

In 2009, theoretical physicist Erik Verlinde proposed a radical reformulation of gravity. In his theory, gravity is not a fundamental force but rather a manifestation of deeper hidden processes. But in the 15 years since then, there hasn’t been much experimental support for the idea. So where do we go next? Emergence is common throughout […]

US defense secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized for ‘emergent bladder issue’

Joe Biden’s top military adviser, Lloyd Austin, has been hospitalized because of an “emergent bladder issue”, the Pentagon said in a statement. The defense secretary’s admission to Walter Reed national military medical center was announced early Sunday evening. Related: Defense secretary Lloyd Austin leaves hospital after prostate cancer surgery The deputy defense secretary Kathleen Hicks, […]

Austin back in the hospital with ‘emergent bladder issue’

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Sunday with symptoms of an “emergent bladder issue,” his spokesperson said in a statement. Austin’s security detail transported him to the hospital Sunday afternoon, according to the statement. This is Austin’s second hospitalization for urinary tract issues this year. […]