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Michael Howell

Quantum Satellites Chart Earth’s Gravity Field with Unmatched Clarity

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A pioneering mission of quantum-enabled satellites has produced the most detailed map yet of Earth's gravitational field, revealing subtle shifts beneath glaciers, ocean currents and tectonic plates. By harnessing entangled atoms and ultra-precise clocks, scientists are poised to transform climate modeling, resource management and geohazard prediction.