Physics

A software engineer shared how he learned the principles of special relativity in just two weekends by asking ChatGPT more than 100 questions.

Identifying a supernova is an event that astronomers typically celebrate with enthusiasm.

Scientists say this temperature was only present in the moments immediately following the Big Bang.

The story of John Phillips serves as a case study in the complex relationship between academic knowledge, national security, and individual responsibility.

A discrepancy in Einstein's theory of gravity suggests the presence of another force operating in the universe.

Quarks are elementary particles that make up the protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus. They’re classified as fermions.

Atomic clocks have been pivotal in physics, but they may soon become outdated.

Despite the initial skepticism, Chyba and Hand spent the next nine years developing their electricity-generating device to prove their theory.

Isaac Newton was undeniably one of history’s greatest minds, but he also had his quirks.

The atom nucleus still holds many mysteries.

This discovery enables physicists to better understand and manipulate the quantum properties of materials.

“For the first time, we see the creation of atoms, we can measure the temperature of the matter, and we can see the microphysics in this remote explosion.”