Casimir cavities are mysterious spaces between microscopic metal plates in a vacuum. Areas of diminished energy between the plates cause them to push toward each other, as if trying to fill the ...

Master the right-hand rule in physics with this easy-to-follow tutorial! In this video, we explain how to use the right-hand rule correctly to determine directions of magnetic fields, currents, and ...

Master the right-hand rule in physics with this easy-to-follow tutorial! In this video, we explain how to use the right-hand rule correctly to determine directions of magnetic fields, currents, and ...

Adrian Bejan’s new book explores how natural laws of physics give rise to the tremendous amount of diversity seen in the ...

William Gilpin in physics and Devleena Samanta in chemistry each were selected for the honor.

Scientists say an ultra-powerful neutrino once thought impossible may be explained by an exotic black hole model involving a so-called “dark charge.” ...

Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the 2026 Olympic Games.

In 2023, a subatomic particle called a neutrino crashed into Earth with such a high amount of energy that it should have been impossible. In fact, there are no known sources anywhere in the universe ...

"The foundational physics concepts are established, functional systems exist, and now we must nurture the partnerships and coordinated efforts necessary to achieve the technology's full, utility-scale ...

A new children’s book, titled Simple Machines Made Simple, wants to demystify mechanical engineering for kids as young as a year old. It recently beat its Kickstarter goal by 700%—raising more than ...

The CDC updates COVID vaccine guidance and stirs controversy over childhood immunizations. And global health experts warn of rising child malnutrition in Gaza. First, let’s take a quick tour through ...

Nearly 60 years ago, the original Star Trek series ignited a dream in the public’s imagination: that one day, people would travel the galaxy in ships propelled by faster-than-light “warp drives.” The ...