Three thought experiments involving “demons” have haunted physics for centuries. What should we make of them today?

A new study reveals that Srinivasa Ramanujan’s century-old formulas for calculating pi unexpectedly emerge within modern theories of critical phenomena, turbulence, and black holes. In school, many of ...

Using the world’s most powerful X-ray laser, scientists have filmed atoms performing an eternal quantum dance that never ...

Explore how to calculate the magnetic force on a current-carrying loop from a long straight wire! This tutorial breaks down the physics concepts behind magnetic fields and forces, perfect for physics ...

By establishing a larger principle for how things shatter, certain energy-intensive tasks could gain an advantage.

F1 title contenders shake hands before the gloves go on Formula One's three title contenders shook hands before saluting their fans ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand prix on Sunday. Motor ...

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Theoretical physics is the development of mathematical formalisms and computational protocols for describing all aspects of objects found in the world around us and their interaction. This can involve ...

Plasma physics is the study of a state of matter comprising charged particles. Plasmas are usually created by heating a gas until the electrons become detached from their parent atom or molecule. This ...

Physicists have transformed a decades-old technique for simplifying quantum equations into a reusable, user-friendly ...