Physics

United Kingdom April 9

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

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

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.

SCIENCE October 4, 2022

Nobel Prize goes to 3 physicists for work on quantum science

Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger were lauded with a Nobel for experiments proving the "totally crazy" field of quantum entanglements to be all too real.

SCIENCE July 5, 2022

CERN touts discovery of exotic particles amid third run of Large Hadron Collider

CERN, the world's largest atom smasher, has resumed operations after a three-year pause for maintenance and routine checks, observing three new exotic particles.

VIDEO May 21, 2022

Over 400 declassified UFO sightings defy the ‘normal laws of physics:’ Theoretical physicist

Theoretical physics professor Dr. Michio Kaku discusses the hundreds of UFO encounters that Pentagon officials recently unveiled, on ‘Cavuto Live.’