Physics

70th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing (infographic)
Michael Greshko, Contributor
Decades after atomic bombs dropped, scientists debate their application to modern radiation safety standards.
Gabriel Popkin, Contributor
3D tracking of insects reveals surprisingly bouncy behavior.
Michael Greshko, Contributor
New form of matter fills in a decades-old gap in theoretical physics.
Michael Greshko, Contributor
New finding makes puddle physics a bit less muddy.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Social-media sequel to #TheDress is not the same scientifically.
Michael Greshko, Contributor
New model suggests trailing cars could give big aerodynamic advantages.
Marcus Woo, Contributor
The subatomic muon could reveal potentially disastrous pipe corrosion.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
To keep the board aloft, superconductors get stuck in magnetic fields.
Michael Greshko, Contributor
The everyday wood mouse can sense magnetic fields -- possibly via quantum processes.
Michael Greshko, Contributor
Gravity stretches time and limits quantum effects at larger scales.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Tips from physics, physiology, and maybe even music can help you improve your score.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor