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Physics

Energy in the Vacuum

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The energy density of the vacuum is estimated to be about 10^−9 joules per cubic meter—tiny, yet cosmically significant, as it may drive the accelerated expansion of the universe.

Why this is interesting

You might think an empty box contains nothing—but at the quantum level, that 'nothing' is buzzing with energy. How can absolutely empty space have energy?