DaleSpam said:It appears to be correct, but the current precision of the relevant measurement is pretty poor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_Probe_B
As far as "why", science cannot really answer "why" questions, except in terms of a more fundamental theory. Currently, general relativity is our fundamental theory of gravity, so we cannot answer "why" questions about it until we develop a more fundamental theory.
What we can answer is "how". Energy, momentum, and stress all contribute to gravity in GR through the EFE. This is different from Newtonian gravity where momentum does not contribute.
No, gravity does not swirl in space. Gravity is a force that pulls objects towards each other, but it does not swirl or rotate like a vortex. This is because gravity is a fundamental force that acts in a straight line between objects, rather than a spinning force.
Some people may believe that gravity swirls because of a popular misconception that the force of gravity is caused by the rotation of the Earth. However, this is not the case. The Earth's rotation does contribute to the effects of gravity, but it is not the cause of gravity itself.
No, there is no scientific evidence to support the idea of swirling gravity. In fact, the laws of gravity as described by Newton's law of universal gravitation and Einstein's theory of general relativity do not include any mention of swirling or rotating gravity.
The misconception about swirling gravity may stem from misunderstandings of scientific concepts or from popular media and entertainment that depict gravity in a visually appealing but inaccurate way. It is important to seek information from reliable sources and to critically evaluate claims about scientific phenomena.
As scientists, it is important to communicate accurate information and educate others about the true nature of gravity. This can be done through outreach and education efforts, as well as by using evidence-based explanations and examples to debunk the myth of swirling gravity.