# The Mystery of the Cosmological constant May Be Hidden in Spacetime Topology

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Podcast: [The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-quark-side-quantum-physics-podcast-7683146)
Published: 2026-07-06T09:00:17+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1163

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Researchers at Brown University propose that the topology of spacetime may protect the Cosmological constant from destabilizing quantum fluctuations. Inspired by the quantum Hall effect, the model offers a new way to connect gravity and Quantum Mechanics while explaining why the universe expands in a stable, balanced way. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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