Restricting a strange class of particles known as anyons to one dimension could force them into adopting one of two new forms, models suggest, hinting at new fundamental interactions in particle ...

A stronomers report the discovery of a truly incredible object. They are calling it Candidate Dark Galaxy-2 (CDG-2), a ...

The squeaking of sneakers on a gym floor is usually attributed to friction, specifically a stick-slip variety that involves cycles of sticking and sliding between two surfaces. But that model is best ...

Discover the fundamentals of mechanics with an in-depth look at the physics of forces on a frictionless inclined ramp at equilibrium. This video breaks down how normal force, gravitational components, ...

Explore the fundamentals of motion with Exploring the Basics of Static and Kinetic Friction Forces in Physics. Learn how friction influences movement, the differences between static and kinetic ...

This puzzle is known as the problem of time, and it remains one of the most persistent obstacles to a unified theory of physics. Despite enormous progress in cosmology and particle physics, we still ...

A team of EPFL researchers has developed an AI algorithm that can model complex dynamical processes while taking into account the laws of physics—using Newton's third law. Their research is published ...

"We are moving from post-diction to prediction," said Raghu Kulkarni. "These papers demonstrate that the confusing constants ...

Physicists in Germany have carried out the most accurate measurement to date of the width of the proton. By examining a previously unexplored energy-level transition in the hydrogen atom, Lothar ...

Using gold flakes, salt water, and light, scientists have made the universe’s invisible binding forces visible in color. The discovery opens new possibilities for studying how matter organizes itself ...

All of the sports at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortino involve some physics in action. For figure skating, ski jumping ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Time feels like the most basic feature of reality. Seconds tick, days pass ...