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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Science
- Associated Press
DUT Quantum Blockchain Simulator Refutes Theory That a Black Hole Created the Universe
ExtractoDAO Launches DUT Quantum Simulator: Refuting Black Hole Universe Theories with Einstein-Based Decentralized Science 'To simulate the universe with mathematical precision is to dismantle myths with data and disprove fiction through gravity.'— Joel Almeida, CEO CURITIBA, PARANá, BRAZIL, June 30, 2025 / / -- Was the Observable Universe Created by a Black Hole? The blockchain technology and advanced scientific research startup in computational simulations has launched the DUT Quantum and DUT General Relativity simulators, focused on expanding Albert Einstein's theory. Many speculative hypotheses have fueled media discussions about the possibility that the universe was created by black holes—or have simply evoked science fiction to explain phenomena that can, in fact, be observed and explained through mathematical and epistemological rigor. Image simulator: 'The mathematical simulations conducted by the DUT General Relativity model unequivocally demonstrate that hypotheses claiming the universe was created by black holes are mathematically unsustainable, conceptually fragile, and empirically incompatible with observational data. The refutation results are detailed in the research available at and can be independently replicated by any researcher using the DUT General Relativity and DUT RG simulators.' While many black hole simulations focus on dazzling visualizations or modeling observational phenomena (like those from NASA, or those exploring magnetic effects, or even those using artificial intelligence to create realistic models), the DUT Simulator adopts a distinct and crucial approach: the direct refutation of cosmological hypotheses through fundamental physical laws. What makes it unique is its ability to rigorously apply advanced concepts of theoretical physics to validate or, more importantly, refute the viability of hypothetical scenarios. Specifically, it aims to test the idea that our universe could have emerged from a black hole. It is precisely these characteristics that make the Quantum and Unified General Relativity Simulator by ExtractoDAO—developed from the scientific research of its CEO and simulator project leader, Joel Almeida—stand out as a powerful tool, now available on the market and entirely free for the global scientific community. The DUT Quantum Simulator presents a high standard of computational security and scientific integrity, with fully readable and verifiable code that operates without any external API calls. Its operation is 100% offline, requiring no internet connection, and it incorporates a built-in ledger and hashing system, allowing all simulations and results to be recorded immutably and auditable through blockchain technology. In perfect alignment with the Dead Universe Theory (DUT), the simulator avoids singularities and event horizons, modeling regular geometries with mathematical precision. Among its computational capabilities are geodesic simulations, gravitational lensing, Einstein and Ricci tensors, and scalar invariants—all structured in independent modules that allow separate testing of collapse, curvature, and gravitational dynamics. Moreover, it enables comparative transitions between classical General Relativity solutions, such as the Schwarzschild metric, and the regularized solutions proposed by DUT, broadening its applicability to both innovative researchers and physicists aligned with the Einsteinian paradigm. The computational architecture of DUT Quantum and General Relativity is compatible with future integration into high-performance computing environments, including quantum clouds such as those offered by IBM, Amazon Braket, or similar platforms. This will allow, when desired, the execution of more intensive calculations or parallel simulations in hybrid environments—while maintaining full integrity and control of source code and data by the researcher. In the field of research in General Relativity and Cosmology, the ability to test complex hypotheses is essential. It is in this context that the DUT Universal Simulator stands out as a truly innovative and powerful tool. Instead of showing what a black hole looks like or how it behaves on a visual level, the DUT Simulator dives into the intrinsic and measurable properties of these objects. It calculates and compares critical parameters such as: Entropy: a measure of disorder or the number of possible microstates of a system. Effective Cosmological Constant: a value that describes the vacuum energy density in the universe, crucial for its expansion. Hawking Temperature: the hypothetical temperature of radiation emitted by a black hole. The simulator allows users to adjust the mass of black holes and, based on these calculations, graphically and numerically demonstrates that the resulting conditions for an emerging universe drastically violate the parameters observed in our own universe. This discrepancy is not a mere divergence, but a physics-based refutation that invalidates the hypothesis in question. This type of simulation represents a significant breakthrough because: It Provides Concrete Proof: It offers a practical platform to test complex cosmological theories. It Advances Knowledge: In science, refuting a hypothesis is just as important as confirming one. It's a Powerful Didactic Tool: It allows users to manipulate parameters and see the direct consequences of physical laws in cosmological scenarios. In short, the DUT Universal Simulator transcends merely illustrative simulations or observational modeling. It positions itself as a rigorous analytical tool for the validation (or refutation) of major cosmological questions, empowering researchers and enthusiasts to test the limits of our understanding of the universe. Andrew Frantesch ExtractoDAO S.A +55 41 98792-2340 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Science
- Associated Press
Advanced DUT Simulation Technology Reproduces 'Impossible' Galaxies Observed by JWST and Challenges ΛCDM
New simulations reproduce high-redshift galaxies seen by JWST and propose a radical cosmological shift beyond ΛCDM. 'To simulate the universe with mathematical precision is to dismantle myths with data and disprove fiction through gravity.' — Joel Almeida -CEO CURITIBA, PARANá, BRAZIL, June 29, 2025 / / -- A newly released preprint by cosmology researcher and lead developer of the DUT Simulator, Joel Almeida, introduces a groundbreaking computational simulation based on the Dead Universe Theory (DUT), capable of reproducing the observed properties of massive galaxies at redshifts z > 8, including CEERS-1019 and GLASS-z13. These galaxies, detected by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), have challenged the predictions of the standard ΛCDM cosmological model. Using DUT's entropy-gradient-driven gravitational collapse, the simulations achieve under 5% accuracy in stellar mass, sub-kpc radius, and formation timescales below 100 million years—outperforming ΛCDM expectations by factors of ~5. Crucially, DUT offers falsifiable predictions and proposes that the universe is not expanding, but retracting within a non-singular, structural black hole. The full simulator is open-source and fully reproducible, available through ExtractoDAO for researchers worldwide. 🛰️ JWST Observes 'Impossible' Galaxies — A New Theory and Quantum Simulator Challenge the Big Bang A new study published as a preprint by researcher Joel Almeida, in collaboration with the scientific startup ExtractoDAO S/A, proposes a bold solution to one of modern cosmology's greatest mysteries: how could massive, compact galaxies have formed so early in the universe? Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) identified galaxies such as CEERS-1019 (z = 8.67) and GLASS-z13 (z = 13.1), with stellar masses above 10¹⁰ M☉ and cores smaller than 1 kiloparsec—structures that, according to Big Bang and ΛCDM models, should not exist at such early epochs. In response to this enigma, the Dead Universe Theory (DUT) and its computational simulator presented remarkable results: the observed properties of these galaxies were reproduced with up to 5% accuracy, simulating ultrafast star formation (<100 million years) without requiring cosmic inflation or exotic dark matter. 'The simulations show that the universe doesn't need to have emerged from a singular point or to be expanding indefinitely. JWST data can be reinterpreted as evidence of asymmetric gravitational retraction within a larger, stable, non-singular cosmic structure,' says Almeida. The DUT model considers the observable universe to be an entropic bubble embedded in the core of a 'structural black hole'—non-singular, governed by a regularized oscillatory gravitational potential, capable of stabilizing galaxy formation without violating Einstein's equations. The computational tool used, named DarkStructSim™, is fully auditable, reproducible, and operates 100% offline, with future optional integration to quantum clouds such as IBM Quantum. Research Highlights: <5% accuracy in mass and size of z > 8 galaxies Explicit computation of core temperature, gravitational entropy , and cosmological constants ΛCDM refuted under extreme mass and redshift regimes Falsifiability proposed: if no galaxy with z > 12 and M > 10¹⁰ M☉ is observed by end of 2024, DUT will be considered refuted The research is available on Research Square under the title: 📝 Preprint 1.0: JWST High-z Galaxies in the Dead Universe Theory (DUT) Cosmological Framework 👉 Read the full paper: Any researcher can now reproduce the same simulation by downloading the offline code: 🔗 🔗 🔗 About the author: Joel Almeida is a cosmology researcher and founder of ExtractoDAO, a blockchain startup developing scientific technologies based on gravitational simulations, decentralized computing, and secure research infrastructures. 📩 Contact: [email protected] 🔗 ORCID: 0000-0003-4015-7694 🔬 Simulation Platform: Joel almeida ExtractoDAO S.A email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Reuters
6 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Brazil Arabica crop harvest advances but many cherries found on ground, experts say
SAO PAULO, June 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's 2025 Arabica coffee crop harvest is advancing in key areas though lots of cherries have fallen to the ground in some places, two experts told Reuters this week, as more positive production forecasts and lower expected demand suppress prices. Cooxupe, the largest coffee cooperative in the world's top exporter, has harvested just over 24% of the expected crop so far but many ripe cherries in some areas had fallen to the floor, the group's technical development manager, Mario Ferraz de Araujo, said on Thursday. "This will definitely affect the quality of this coffee," he said, citing earlier flowering plants as among the most affected. The harvest is well advanced in some regions though some producers are waiting for later-ripening varieties to mature before getting started, Jonas Ferraresso, a coffee agronomist who advises Brazilian farmers, said on Wednesday. The issue of fallen cherries was also prevalent in Ferraresso's findings. "The concern is that in some regions, these fallen cherries have been on the ground for over 40 to 60 days. With recent rainfall and high soil moisture, there is a risk that the cherries may germinate before collection," he said, adding that germinated coffee cannot be sold and is worthless. Some places in the states of Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Parana have reported light to moderate frost, Ferraresso said, adding a full assessment of the damage will take a few days. Videos shared among coffee farmers in the south of Minas Gerais and seen by Reuters showed the leaves of some coffee plants covered in frost. Overall, better production estimates and falling demand have pushed Arabica prices down 17% over the last three months, Carlos Mera, head of agricultural commodity markets research at Rabobank, said in a research note on Tuesday. However, even as the 2025 harvest gains pace, the outlook for selling it is anyone's guess, he added. "Farmers are well capitalized, and they will probably wait to see if there is any frost risk over the Southern Hemisphere winter or any dry and hot weather pattern that may affect the next flowering process before becoming keen sellers," Mera said.
New York Times
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Extremely Lifelike Dolls Cause a Frenzy in Brazil
A young woman posts a video that appears to show her holding her baby, Bento, and packing his bag for a trip to the hospital. She calls it 'one of the busiest and scariest days for me.' She grabs onesies, a bottle and medical documents and tucks him in the back of a car. At the hospital, he is weighed and lies in a bed, where she removes his pacifier, bottle-feeds him and wipes a few drops of formula from his cheek. But this was not an actual medical emergency — it was role-playing by a content creator — and the baby was not a real baby. It was a shockingly lifelike doll, called a reborn doll, which is handcrafted to look and feel like a baby. The video, which received more than 16 million views on TikTok, is part of a social media craze that has turned into a cultural and political flashpoint in Brazil. Widely circulated videos show women taking the hyperrealistic dolls to the park in strollers, celebrating their birthdays with cake and songs, and simulating childbirth. (A select few even simulate the dolls' having a nosebleed or potty training.) 'The ones I like the most are the newborns,' said Juliana Drusz Magri, 36, who lives in Curitiba, the capital of the Brazilian state of Paraná, and works in human resources. She said she began collecting the dolls in 2018 and now has 22. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nun goes viral for shocking performance on Catholic TV channel
A pair of music-loving nuns have found a way to attract the youth to the church while helping those who are bouncing back from drug addiction. Sisters Marizele Rego, 44, and Marisa de Neves, 41, went viral after they performed their beatboxing routine during an interview on TV Pai Eterno last Tuesday. The holy servants were promoting a weekend retreat and took center stage at the Catholic television network's studio as Rego sang her song, 'Vocação de Amar e Servir' [Vocation to Love and Serve] and began to beatbox. De Neves fulfilled her backup dancer duties by 'two-stepping' before Deacon Giovane Basto joined in the fun. The clip of the impromptu performance has drawn more than 4 million views on Instagram. 'We went to promote the vocational retreat and since the presenter already knew the talent, she asked us to give a 'hint,' Rego told Brazilian news outlet G1. 'We know it's something of the moment, our real and daily life continues!' The sisters belong to the Copius Redemption Congregation in Ponta Grossa, a city in the southern state of Paraná, and dedicate their time to helping drug addicts, especially young people. Somewhere along the way they discovered that music was the pathway to assisting people recover from their addictions. 'For this audience, our more relaxed, more joyful way of being, beatboxing, dancing, music, are essential for us to create bonds and bonds in a process like this are extremely important,' Rego said. The melodies run through the nun's veins. 'Music has always been a part of my life, through my grandfather, who was a guitarist, especially traditional music,' said Rego, who graduated from college with a degree in veterinary medicine. She fell in love with singing after deciding to test her voice during a mass at her local church over two decades ago. 'At the age of 19, I was invited to sing the psalm at a mass, which said 'Oh Lord, I will sing your love forever'. I never stopped!' said Rego, who has more than 109,000 followers on Instagram. Sister de Neves' love for the arts date back to her days as a young girl when she took dancing classes and then joined youth group at her church. 'I have always loved dancing and in the convent I can live this gift that God gave me,' she said. The Copius Redemption Congregation was certainly impressed. 'The message was clear: consecrated life is joyful, lively and profoundly human,' the church said in a statement. 'Two missionaries who bear witness to a faith that sings, dances and evangelizes with the heart.'
