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Scientists calculate the information content of the observable universe
Original: Scientists calculate how much information exists in the observable universe
Researchers have calculated how much information exists in the observable universe, putting a number on the total information content of all matter in the cosmos. The finding touches on long-standing debates in physics about whether information is a fundamental component of reality, and how it relates to matter and energy.
Why now: The scale of the estimate and its implications for fundamental physics make it a striking talking point.
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