Mathematicians working on fluid dynamics, symbolic computation, and formal proof verification are finding that ...

Despite dozens of experiments over the years, scientists still don't have a precise measurement for gravity's strength. Why is that?

With no training, bumblebees can work out how to use a ball like a ladder to feed on sugar from an out-of-reach flower.

Those are some dang good puzzle games! And they're not very long. I don't necessarily need more Portal exactly per se, I just ...

Olympic weightlifting consists of three basic movements performed on a barbell: the snatch, the clean, and the jerk (with the latter two executed in combination). At such an elite level, athletes seek ...

Dr. David Altman in a physics lab. The following transcript was generated using automated transcription software for the accessibility and convenience of our audience. While we strive for accuracy, ...

Quantum collapse models hint at tiny time fluctuations. Credit: FQxI/Gabriel Fitzpatrick (2026) An FQxI cofunded study suggests hidden connections between quantum mechanics, gravity, and time.

A new AI framework called THOR is transforming how scientists calculate the behavior of atoms inside materials. Instead of relying on slow simulations that take weeks of supercomputer time, the system ...

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As tax season dawns, backlash to a nationwide surge in property-tax bills is spurring states to double down on proposals to diminish one of the main revenue sources for school districts. And that ...

The currents of the oceans, the roiling surface of the sun and the clouds of smoke billowing off a forest fire—all are governed by the same laws of physics, and give rise to a complex phenomenon known ...

During the 2026 Winter Olympics, athletes will leap off ramps, slide across ice and spin through the air. These performances will look different to my students who have studied physics through sports.