Quantum Theories Suggest Fundamental Uncertainty in Time

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Published: 2026-09-11
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily (Foundational Questions Institute, FQXi)
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New quantum theories propose that time itself may possess an inherent, minute uncertainty, establishing a fundamental limit on the precision of any clock. While currently undetectable, this theoretical effect could reveal a deeper connection between quantum mechanics, gravity, and the fabric of spacetime. This concept challenges conventional understandings of time's continuous nature.

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