What is the meaning of life? Even the best of us couldn't hope to answer that question in a Universe Today article. But there are those who would try to "constrain" it, at least in terms of physics. A ...

Research led by a physicist at the University of California, Riverside, shows how viruses form protective shells (capsids) around their genomes, a process that—while messy and complex—consistently ...

Researchers in Vienna have discovered something remarkable: crystals that don’t form in space, like diamonds or salt, but in time itself. Instead of atoms arranging neatly into repeating patterns, ...

In May 2019, astronomers picked up something strange in the fabric of spacetime. The LIGO and Virgo detectors recorded a gravitational wave that lasted just one-tenth of a second.

STEVENS POINT − The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Allen F. Blocher Planetarium is offering a series of free shows in October. The shows, held at 2 p.m. Sundays, will cover a range of topics, ...

Whether space-time exists should neither be controversial nor even conceptually challenging, given the definitions of “space-time,” “events” and “instants.” The id ...

Cold atom experiments trap atoms to probe quantum effects, enabling ultra-precise sensing, timekeeping, and monitoring of Earth and space phenomena.

From chili over spaghetti to lemon pies and perch sandwiches, these Ohio staples explain exactly why locals never share the last bite.

In January I wrote a piece titled “ 5 Physics Equations Everyone Should Know .” Lots of you weighed in with your own nominations, and there were plenty of good suggestions. So I’ve decided to do a ...

The Feiyu Scorp 3 falls into the heavy-lifting end of the gimbal spectrum. It’s designed to let you manoeuvre a payload of up to 3.5 Kg (7.72 lbs), so it had no trouble carrying a Sony Alpha 7 III and ...