We attached different objects to real cannonballs - weights, fins, and even small payloads - and fired them to see what would ...

Physics has a reputation for being dominated by men, especially a century ago, as quantum physics was just being invented – ...

At the turn of the century, it sounded as if string theory could give us big answers about the universe. Well… has it?

In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge. The lecture was called ...

Science can be fun, fascinating, and eye-opening. These 10 classic experiments have stood the test of time, showing fundamental principles in action. From chemical reactions to physics demonstrations, ...

Far above Earth, scientists are using quantum sensors to listen for the faintest whispers of unseen forces that may weave through the universe. Scientists are constantly searching for new clues about ...

The dream of creating game-changing quantum computers—supermachines that encode information in single atoms rather than ...

Ars Technica: The Voyager Golden Record is perhaps the best known example of humans attempting to communicate with an alien species, spearheaded by the late Carl Sagan, among others. But what are the ...

Researchers have discovered quantum oscillations inside an insulating material, overturning long-held assumptions. Their work at the National Magnetic Field Laboratory suggests that the effect ...

Two local pastors recently took a deep dive — literally 4,850 feet deep — into the language and understanding of physics and ...

The US High Energy Physics Advisory Panel has been dissolved for reasons of politics, not efficiency, says Robert P Crease ...

Sixty-six research teams, comprising 239 scientists from around the globe, will receive a total of €684 million in Synergy ...