There is something about inverse square laws which makes them break down at extremities. Einstein showed this in the past with the introduction of General Relativity. But more generally, this set a precedent that proved that geometry and symmetry help us understand nature in the most fundamental way.

This research makes a case about how inverse square law breaks down beyond a particular latitude on the planet and suggests a new numerical model that can supersede it. The adjacent figure shows the latitudinal zone where we see a deviation from the inverse square law.

Here's an article about my work that was featured on The Lighthouse. It explains the project idea in a very engaging way.