In 1900, German theoretical physicist Max Planck accidentally gave birth to the field of quantum mechanics (aka quantum physics) when he tried to investigate why the results of his black body ...

There are two theories that have essentially revolutionized our understanding of physics in the 20th century—quantum mechanics and general relativity. Quantum mechanics attempts to explain the ...

Discover why calculus is essential to truly understanding physics and how it unlocks the deeper meaning behind motion, forces, energy, and change. This video explains the close relationship between ...

The three men will share a 9-million kronor ($918,000) award. Three scientists have won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on understanding "Earth's place in the cosmos" and the evolution ...

What makes a ladder fall the way it does? Let’s unpack the physics behind Veritasium's famous falling ladder problem and understand the forces at play! #Veritasium #PhysicsOfLadders #FallingObjects #R ...

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein reviews Cosmological Koans: a Journey to the Heart of Physics by Anthony Aguirre Cosmic questions: Anthony Aguirre’s new book borrows the concept of koans from Zen Buddhism: ...

Researchers from around the world have sought to answer important questions about the most basic laws of physics that govern our universe. Their experiment, the Majorana Demonstrator, has helped to ...

Comic book superheroes use and abuse physics for their supernatural powers. But how many can actually explain the physics behind gravitation or electromagnetism? In The Dialogues, the new graphic ...

Cats seem to be incredibly slick creatures with the ability to land on their feet just about any time they fall. They also seem to have a fairly decent understanding of the world around them; their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about physics, science, academia, and pop culture. The 2018 winter Olympics in Pyeongchang are winding down, which feels ...