Quantum gravity represents the frontier where the very large meets the very small, attempting to unify Einstein's theory of gravity with the strange rules of quantum mechanics. This field explores the fundamental fabric of spacetime, seeking to understand how the universe behaves at its most extreme scales, from the heart of black holes to the moment of the Big Bang. Because these concepts often involve complex mathematics, they can feel distant to non-specialists, yet they hold the key to a complete picture of physical reality.

At Gist.Science, we bridge this gap by processing every new preprint in this category directly from arXiv. Our team provides both plain-language explanations and detailed technical summaries for each paper, ensuring that groundbreaking research is accessible to everyone, from curious students to seasoned researchers. Below are the latest papers in quantum gravity, offering fresh insights into the nature of our cosmos.

⚛️ general relativity

Tripartite quantum steering in Schwarzschild spacetime

This paper investigates how Hawking radiation in Schwarzschild spacetime influences tripartite quantum steering and its asymmetry across different mode accessibility scenarios, revealing that while radiation generally disrupts steering in fully accessible systems, it can paradoxically enhance steering in partially accessible configurations, thereby establishing observable signatures of black hole effects on quantum correlations.

Guang-Wei Mi, Xiaofen Huang, Tinggui Zhang2026-02-03
⚛️ nuclear theory

Universal Relations and Correlation Analysis of Proto-Neutron Star Properties in Energy-Momentum Squared Gravity

This study investigates the macroscopic properties and universal relations of proto-neutron stars within Energy-Momentum Squared Gravity, revealing that while thermodynamic variables and the modified gravity parameter significantly alter individual stellar characteristics, the underlying correlations between these properties remain robust and largely unaffected.

Sayantan Ghosh2026-02-03
⚛️ general relativity

Cosmic evolution from Lorentz-violating bumblebee dynamics and Tsallis holographic dark energy

This paper investigates the cosmic evolution and expansion of the universe within a Lorentz-violating framework driven by Tsallis holographic dark energy and a spontaneously symmetry-breaking Bumblebee field, offering an alternative perspective on the Hubble tension by analyzing the Hubble parameter's evolution from the early universe to the present epoch.

E. M. Siquieri, D. S. Cabral, A. F. Santos2026-02-03
🔭 astrophysics

Exploring Radial Oscillations in Slow Stable and Hybrid Neutron Stars

This paper investigates radial oscillations in nucleonic, quarkyonic, and hybrid neutron stars by incorporating out-of-equilibrium chemical effects, revealing that this approach avoids physical singularities, elucidates dynamic mode responses, and extends stable stellar branches to accommodate higher-mass configurations like PSR J0740+6620.

Sayantan Ghosh, Sailesh Ranjan Mohanty, Tianqi Zhao, Bharat Kumar2026-02-02
⚛️ general relativity

Constraining the ff-mode oscillations frequency in Neutron Stars through Universal Relations in the realm of Energy-Momentum Squared Gravity

This study investigates the impact of Energy-Momentum Squared Gravity (EMSG) on neutron star properties across various equations of state, utilizing numerical solutions and observational constraints to determine how the theory's free parameter influences mass-radius relations, phase transitions, and the fundamental-mode (ff-mode) oscillation frequency.

Sayantan Ghosh2026-02-02