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 ...

Albert Einstein, everyone’s favorite wild-haired genius with a mischievous grin, is more than just a pop culture icon whose legend lives on today. He’s arguably the most influential scientist of the ...

This idea was once thought to lie beyond the reach of scientific inquiry,” said physicist Mir Faizal of the University of British Columbia.

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 ...

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 ...

Explore the complex challenges of quantum gravity in this video, examining the evolution of gravity models and the necessity ...

Evidence of this quantum layer may be coming soon. Here’s what you’ll learn in this story: Physicists are still puzzling over ...

The path toward realizing practical quantum technologies begins with understanding the fundamental physics that govern ...

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: ...