Physics is supposed to be predictable. Drop a ball, and gravity pulls it down. Heat water, and it boils. Light travels in straight lines. Yet throughout history, scientists have encountered ...

Physics experiments have changed the world irrevocably, altering our reality and enabling us to take gigantic leaps in technology. From ancient times to now, here's a look at some of the greatest ...

Explore nine fascinating desktop science gadgets designed to demonstrate fundamental principles of physics and mechanics. The walkthrough covers assembling wave motion machines, liquid motion tubes, ...

Preliminary results from two experiments suggest something could be wrong with the basic way physicists think the universe works, a prospect that has the field of particle physics both baffled and ...

For most stars, neutron stars and black holes are their final resting places. When a supergiant star runs out of fuel, it expands and then rapidly collapses on itself. This act creates a neutron ...

Nearly a mile underground in South Dakota, construction is under way on the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), one ...

One of the most ubiquitous subatomic particles in the universe, the muon, seems to be misbehaving. Or at least, it isn't behaving the way physicists expect. In fact, muons are deviating so much from ...

Building the Nobel-prizewinning neutrino experiment was a big risk. To continue its success, scientists — and funders — need to stay bold.

A proposed funding program for small- and medium-scale projects reveals insights into the science, logistical challenges, and future of particle physics research. Particle physicists have a reputation ...

Preliminary results from two experiments suggest something could be wrong with the basic way physicists think the universe works, a prospect that has the field of particle physics both baffled and ...