During this phase, matter exists in a weird, precarious limbo that ultimately determines what it becomes.
We apparently have more in common with some shorebirds than we previously thought.
An elegant new equation identifies the surprisingly orderly, mathematical way in which things break, shatter, and fall apart.
Quantum timekeeping comes with the paradoxes of quantum mechanics, a new study suggests.
At the turn of the century, it sounded as if string theory could give us big answers about the universe. Well… has it?
Quantinuum's H2 quantum computer is already a favorite among scientists, but Helios is an impressive upgrade.
A mathematical investigation of galactic data suggests elusive dark matter is confined to the rules of gravity.
Physicists finally identified why some quantum materials seemingly lose their electrical conductivity for no reason.
The natural complexity of the universe should phase out the possibility of some advanced civilization controlling reality itself, researchers argue.
Daniel Whiteson and Andy Warner’s upcoming book is a philosophical exploration of the humanity behind our desire to find aliens.
This tiny chip can withstand temperatures up to 1,500 degrees and could one day sit inside the core of a nuclear reactor, delivering critical real-time data.
The pixels are small enough to pack a 1920 by 1080 resolution into a display the size of breadcrumbs.
String theorists, this one may be for you.
The "worm-charging mechanism" of parasitic nematodes illustrates the wildest physics on the tiniest scales.
Einstein was a great thinker who made plenty of mistakes—errors that sometimes led to more meaningful discoveries in physics, long after his passing.
The footage offers an unprecedentedly colorful look at the extreme physics at play—revealing valuable information for researchers studying fusion.
The breakthrough redefines how physicists imagine engine builds.
The system, deployed for a major NATO naval exercise, adeptly handled sensitive communication sequences.
A university spinoff company has commercialized exceptionally tough wood. Our buildings and airplanes might one day be built from it.
“Ice XXI” is an entirely new phase of ice with a crystal structure that’s more complex than the ice found on Titan or Ganymede.
