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How do they test gravity?

The institute will develop quantum sensors to measure incredibly small forces. Gravity, while seemingly strong, is actually the weakest of the four fundamental forces. By using these super-sensitive sensors, researchers hope to detect tiny gravitational effects that could reveal if gravity behaves differently at a quantum level, helping to test competing theories.

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