Physics

Nobel committee also cites Large Hadron Collider experiments as confirming the Higgs particle.
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
Updates and fun facts about this year's prize in physiology or medicine.
Chris Gorski, Editor
This year, Inside Science will provide comprehensive coverage of the science-related Nobel Prizes.
Inside Science Contributor
Grand prizewinner of USA Network's "Burn Notice" science challenge.
Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer
When wet hands clap, a predictable number of drops fly.
Sophie Bushwick, Contributor
Experiment may reveal small-scale details of universe.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Tiny device can detect if a cell is alive.
Ranjini Raghunath, Contributor
Less than eight percent of Bolt's energy contributed to his motion during the 100 meters at the 2009 World Championships.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Ultramicroscopic technique may speed up diagnosis.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Is cancer is more of a primitive response to a body malfunction than an attack of genetic mutants?
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
Method could also reveal growth rates of certain animals.
Ker Than, Contributor
Common kitchen item erases wall's barrier to sound.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor