A simple finger drag through sand does not seem like much, yet a new set of studies from researchers at Queen Mary University ...

More than 70 aircraft are struck by lightning every day. If you happen to be flying when a strike occurs, chances are you won ...

A world-famous light experiment from 1801 has now been carried out with sound for the first time. Research by physicists in ...

Schools in England will soon be required to offer separate GCSEs in physics, chemistry, and biology, following a government ...

High-pressure electron tunneling spectroscopy reveals the presence of a superconducting gap in H₃S and D₃S. Superconductors are special materials that allow electricity to flow without any resistance, ...

The long-debated idea that we might all be living in a computer simulation—popularized by science fiction films like The Matrix—has taken a major hit.

Daniel Whiteson and Andy Warner’s upcoming book is a philosophical exploration of the humanity behind our desire to find aliens.

How do lip outs happen? A recent study analyzed golf's most brutal results and came up with some fascinating conclusions.

A rediscovered formula is changing how we understand the hidden journeys of airborne particles. Researchers at the University of Warwick have created a straightforward new way to predict how ...

Becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation is one of the most prestigious achievements you can accomplish in the finance industry. According to the CFA® Institute, over 200,000 ...

Scientists struggle with the physics of fluids. A recent Google breakthrough could support better predictions and practical ...

A study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has demonstrated that satellite data can be used to “reliably” measure the levels of carbon dioxide and methane in Indian metros.