Physics

Mar. 9, 2026

SBCC Hosts Annual Science Discovery Day

Free family event showcases the wonders of science with interactive displays and hands-on activities

Mar. 7, 2026

Stanford Researchers Develop Room-Temperature Quantum Device

Breakthrough could accelerate deployment of secure quantum networks

Mar. 7, 2026

Physicists Uncover Secrets of Neutron Star Interiors

New framework allows researchers to probe the extreme matter inside these cosmic wonders using gravitational waves

Mar. 6, 2026

Electrons Blast Across Solar Materials in Just 18 Femtoseconds

Atomic vibrations act as a 'molecular catapult' to propel electrons at near-maximum natural speeds, challenging long-held solar energy design rules.

Mar. 6, 2026

New Catalog Doubles LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA Wave Finds

The latest gravitational-wave detections reveal a greater variety of cosmic collisions.

Mar. 6, 2026

Researchers Discover Surprising Melting Patterns in Ice Droplets

Study shows ice droplets can melt from the top down, challenging conventional understanding.

Mar. 5, 2026

Scientists Create First Computer Model of 'Ideal Glass'

Breakthrough could guide design of stronger, more versatile industrial materials.

Mar. 5, 2026

Caltech Scientists Develop Technique to Detect Hidden Health Issues

New method uses tiny skin ripples to reveal details about underlying tissue properties.

Mar. 5, 2026

U Physicists Contribute To IceCube's Next Era

IceCube Neutrino Observatory completes major upgrade, expanding scientific capabilities

Mar. 5, 2026

Controversial Theory Suggests Our Memories Are Illusions

Boltzmann brain hypothesis claims the past and future don't exist, only the present moment does

Mar. 5, 2026

Physicists Reveal Time to Get Last Drops From Bottles

Brown University researchers use fluid dynamics to determine optimal draining times for common kitchen liquids.

Mar. 4, 2026

New Quantum Uncertainty Relation Discovered

Researchers at TU Wien unveil a formula linking measurement disturbance and measurement correlation in quantum systems.

Mar. 4, 2026

MSU Expands Chip Testing Facility for Advanced Electronics

New K500 Chip Testing Facility at FRIB Lab Boosts U.S. Capacity for Radiation Effects Testing

Mar. 3, 2026

NIST Restricts Non-US Citizen Appointments

Policy change sparks fears of talent loss and impact on US quantum leadership

Mar. 3, 2026

Hawking's 1974 Paper Revolutionized Black Hole Theory

The physicist's groundbreaking work challenged fundamental assumptions about black holes and their evolution.

Mar. 3, 2026

NTSB Warns of Dangers from Ballistic Parachute Recovery Systems

Safety alert issued on rocket-powered parachutes installed on some aircraft

Mar. 3, 2026

UC Berkeley Building Designed to Withstand Powerful Earthquakes

Report highlights innovative seismic technology used to protect campus structure

Mar. 3, 2026

RSU's RoboClaws Earn Top Honors at Texas VEX University Robotics Competition

Rogers State University team places third in Robot Skills Challenge and wins prestigious award at competition in Houston.

Mar. 3, 2026

World of Wonders Science Museum Celebrates 17th Birthday

Free admission and hands-on activities mark the milestone for the Lodi, CA institution.

Mar. 2, 2026

Boston University Celebrates 150 Years Since Alexander Graham Bell's Telephone Invention

Bell was a BU faculty member on paid leave when he changed the world with his famous experiment.