Physics

Homicide 22 hours ago

Who was Nuno Loureiro? MIT professor gunned down in apartment near university

MIT professor and nuclear physicist Nuno Loureiro was shot and killed at his home this week. The 47-year-old directed the university's fusion center.

Charlie Kirk September 19

Erika Kirk shares heartwarming video of late husband Charlie Kirk teaching daughter physics

The late conservative activist Charlie Kirk explains physics concepts to his young daughter using her sippy cup in a heartwarming video shared by Erika Kirk.

VIDEO September 19

Heartwarming video shows Charlie Kirk teaching young daughter physics

Erika Kirk honored her late husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, on Friday with a posthumous video showing him teaching their daughter the basics of physics. (Credit: Instagram/Mrserikakirk)

United Kingdom April 9, 2024

Peter Higgs, physicist behind groundbreaking Higgs boson particle prediction, dead at 94

Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who in 1964 accurately predicted the existence of the Higgs boson "God particle," has reportedly died after a brief illness. He was 94.

LIFESTYLE March 14, 2024

On this day in history, March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein born in Germany, exploded onto world stage at age 26

Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany, on this day in history, March 14, 1879. He was just 26 years old when he proposed his groundbreaking theory of relativity.

LIFESTYLE February 7, 2024

Why does a football spiral when it's thrown? The science behind the success

Just ahead of the Super Bowl, here's the fascinating science behind a football spiral, with input from a physics professor. The ball turns over "because the onrushing air exerts torque," he says.

Culture September 27, 2023

Neil deGrasse Tyson explodes during debate about trans women competing in women sports

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson defended the notion that biological males should be competing on female sports team despite criticism that it was impacting opportunities.

Physics May 10, 2023

Scientists create particles that remember their pasts

Quantinuum said Tuesday that researchers using its quantum computer had created non-Abelian topological quantum matter and braided its anyon for the first time.

VIDEO April 20, 2023

Elon Musk’s SpaceX flight opens up a ‘new chapter in space exploration’: Michio Kaku

Theoretical physics professor Michio Kaku says on ‘The Story with Martha McCallum’ that the new vision for space exploration is a rocket that can ‘Uber’ people back and forth from the moon.

EDUCATION January 16, 2023

Astrophysics 'steeped in systemic racism and White supremacy,' says Colorado College science professor

A Colorado professor believes Astrophysics is steeped in systemic racism and white supremacy and wants to change how physics is being taught and foster an inclusive environment.