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(via Sabine Hossenfelder) Zero-point energy is one of the most intriguing phenomena of quantum mechanics. Because quantum particles are also waves, they must always have more than zero energy.

Europe and Central Asia’s energy system remains vulnerable to natural gas supply shocks and seasonal demand fluctuations. The Western Balkans and Central Asia are especially vulnerable to potential ...