Physics

Eye-tracking rig confirms that players must watch the ball to catch it.
Jessica Orwig, Contributor
Physicists seek new insights into the nature of gravity.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Physicists seek to reconcile two ways to define time’s flow.
Gabriel Popkin, Contributor
Turning scientists into rockstars.
Chris Gorski, Editor
South Pole telescope readings could confirm early universe’s rapid expansion.
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
Researchers from the BICEP2 experiment are announcing evidence for the detection of gravitational waves.
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
A digital model demonstrates the inner ear can dampen background noises.
Sophie Bushwick, Contributor
A simple laser scan could quickly identify pathogens in food and in the environment.
Alexander Hellemans, Contributor
Distant quasars could help confirm "spooky action" between particles.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Researchers are harnessing the power of sugar to fuel electronics.
Emily Lewis, Contributor
New research finds that ants’ strength lies in their neck joints.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
Sochi's elevation makes speed-skating world records unlikely.
Chris Gorski, Editor