Physics

Force of nature: Scientists discover 'brand new' type of particle at CERN

LHC sought to delve into the secrets of the universe by studying the smallest discreet particles of matter as they collide at nearly the speed of light.

Can the laws of Physics help settle the debate over the existence of God?

If God wasn’t able to break the laws of physics, she arguably wouldn’t be as powerful as you’d expect a supreme being to be. But if she could, why haven’t we seen any evidence of the laws of physics ever being broken in the universe?

Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to three astrophysicists for their work on black holes

Roger Penrose, an Englishman, Reinhard Genzel, a German, and Andrea Ghez, an American who is only the fourth woman to win the Nobel in physics.

Are Nobel Prizes losing their touch with modern science by sticking to archaic rules?

More recent science awards -The Breakthrough and Gruber prize - have done a better job in highlighting large collaborations than the Nobel Prize.

New source of neutrinos from the Sun spotted in a first by Borexino collaboration

The study and its findings are still awaiting peer review before the announcement is made official.

Gender gap in physics, engineering, computer science isn't about academic achievement: NYU study

Men, even with low high-school GPAs in math, science and low SAT scores, were reaching for PECS and math-intensive majors.

Nanoparticles powered by light aim to reduce chemical industry's carbon footprint

The invention could considerably bring down the carbon footprint of the chemical industry.

Hundred-year-long mystery in bubble physics solved by EPFL undergrad student

Dhaouadi found that, in fact, the bubbles aren't 'stuck, but their movement does slow down — a whole lot.

Scientists may have discovered a fifth fundamental 'force of nature,' they’re calling it X17

The phenomenon involving helium has no fitting explanation basis the four known forces that govern the natural world.

Right feathers and perfect environmental conditions are critical to winning in archery

If there is no wind, a shooter must use very large feathers as they provide more stability.