How physics explains your cat’s mysterious moves: A playful look at feline motion
In the world of animals, cats have achieved a level of fame unmatched by any other species.
They rule social media and charm millions with...
Scientists watch ‘dancing’ electrons after neutron star collision
Astrophysicists have observed an extraordinary event following the collision of two neutron stars—the explosive birth of a black hole and the intense "dance" of...
Feasting black hole found devouring matter at unbelievable speeds in early universe
Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the early universe that is consuming matter at an astonishing rate—more than 40 times the theoretical limit.
This...
The connection between black holes and dark energy is getting stronger
The discovery of the accelerated expansion of the Universe has often been attributed to the force known as dark energy.
An intriguing new theory was...
Best places to stand in airport smoking lounges: new study reveals
A new study from researchers at the University of Hormozgan in Iran has identified the safest standing positions in airport smoking lounges to minimize...
Scientists take first steps toward delivering antimatter by truck
Antimatter might sound like science fiction, but at CERN, scientists produce and study antiprotons every day.
At CERN’s Antiproton Decelerator (AD), researchers with the BASE...
New laser technique reveals water’s hidden quantum secrets
Researchers at EPFL have developed a new technique that lets scientists observe water molecules as they form hydrogen bonds, which are crucial to water’s...
New study reveals unusual remains of a historical supernova in 3D
For nearly six months during the year 1181, people looked up to the skies to find a new star glittering in the constellation Cassiopeia.
Chinese...
Walk or run in the rain? A physics-based approached to staying dry (or at...
We've all been there—caught outside without an umbrella as the sky opens up.
Whether it's a light drizzle or a heavy downpour, instinct tells us...
Scientists create first clear picture of atomic nuclei using quarks and gluons
For the first time, scientists have successfully created a detailed and accurate picture of atomic nuclei using the tiny building blocks inside protons and...