The simplest questions are often the best. Robert P Crease tries to answer one from a physics student in Kenya Seeking perfection Tennis balls are a low-cost way to explore simple physics concepts, ...

Upland High School students took to the field with homemade trebuchets Friday, Oct. 6, to test their physics prowess by flinging objects as far as they could. Trebuchets are a type of catapult that ...

The novel coronavirus has derailed everyday existence for all of us, forcing us to make difficult choices. But a few weeks ago, Stephen Wolfram’s dilemma was unique. What should you do, he wondered, ...

A fun compilation of creative physics experiments and projects that explore fascinating concepts in an engaging and hands-on way. ‘Will always be friends with PM Modi, I just don’t like…': Trump on ...

Having an impact: the next three “impact projects” will focus on the green economy, space technologies and opportunities in venture capital investment (courtesy: iStock_kmingww) The Institute of ...

The United States should fund proposed projects to dramatically scale up its efforts in five areas of high-energy physics, an influential panel of scientists has concluded. Topping the ranking is the ...

The award, sponsored by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, provides $1.3 million in funding over five years to each of ...