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Will an independent validation or refutation paper of Trachenko's theory on physical constants and life be published in an indexed scientific journal (Scopus or Web of Science) by April 12, 2027?
The discovery published in Science Advances states that minimal changes to universal physical constants would make liquids… 78 opinions, 50% Yes
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Deadline: April 12, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 78 opinions
Resolution rules
The discovery published in Science Advances states that minimal changes to universal physical constants would make liquids biologically unviable. The relevance and novelty of the finding make independent replication expected within the academic cycle.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
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How is this event resolved?
Verificar no Scopus ou Web of Science se existe ao menos um artigo publicado entre 12/10/2026 e 12/04/2027 que cite explicitamente o trabalho de Trachenko (Science Advances, 2026) e apresente dados empíricos ou teóricos de validação ou refutação independente. Resolve 'Sim' se tal artigo for encontrado.
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