The concept of time travel has captivated readers and moviegoers for many decades now. But while people have been fascinated ...

Why do some elements decay in minutes, while others last billions of years? Certain "magic numbers" of nuclear particles may make all the difference.

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This persnickety number determines the strength of magnetic fields. It figures in everything from motors and generators to audio speakers. Oh, and without it we’d live in eternal darkness.

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Prepare for your ICSE Class 10 Physics half-yearly exams with 2025 sample paper. Practice with a realistic test simulation, ...

Seeking endorsements for her new book, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein finds herself staring at fundamental questions of space, time ...

A survey of Scientific American’s century of quantum coverage helps explain the enduring popularity of strange physics ...

In their study, Zhao and Smalyukh created a space–time crystal in the nematic phase of a liquid crystal. In this phase the crystal’s rod-like molecules align parallel to each other and also flow like ...

Have you ever wondered how to brew the perfect cup of coffee? Discover the physics behind your morning routine.

Imagine a clock that doesn't have electricity, but its hands and gears spin on their own for all eternity. In a new study, ...