Outer Space Is a Viscous Fluid, New Paper Claims - Futurism
Google News • 1/19/2026 – 1/21/2026
Summary
New research suggests that our model of the universe may be flawed if space is actually a "sticky fluid." This theory challenges the current understanding of dark energy.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
84d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1977
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1977/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1977/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 84 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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