October 3, 2018 Atom smasher detects hints of new unstable particle The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's largest atom smasher, just discovered at least two previously unknown particles.
September 19, 2018 This experiment will shoot ghostly particles through Earth, answer why we exist The study of the subatomic world has revolutionized our understanding of the laws of the universe and given humanity unprecedented insights into deep questions. Historically, these questions have been in the philosophical realm: How did the universe come into existence? Why is the universe the way it is? Why is there something, instead of nothing?
September 7, 2018 Scientists invent way to create 'unlimited renewable energy' Scientists have reached a “milestone” in a technique of semi-artificial photosynthesis that could eventually create an “unlimited source of renewable energy,” according to a new study.
September 5, 2018 Physicists solve an age-old conundrum: the chicken or the egg It's the age-old question that always sparks debate.
July 17, 2018 Einstein's theory of special relativity works even in ghostly high-energy neutrinos Once again, scientists have shown that Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity is right — this time, thanks to a particle detector buried deep beneath Antarctica.
July 13, 2018 Scientists capture mysterious 'ghost particle' in a giant ice cube in 'triumph' that changes how we see the universe Scientists have captured a ghost-like subatomic particle on Earth, helping to solve a mystery baffling scientists for 100 years.
June 4, 2018 A major physics experiment just detected a particle that shouldn't exist Scientists have produced the firmest evidence yet of so-called sterile neutrinos, mysterious particles that pass through matter without interacting with it at all.
March 31, 2018 Stephen Hawking laid to rest, honored by friends and colleagues Famed British scientist Stephen Hawking was laid to rest Saturday during a private funeral in Cambridge attended by some 500 people.
March 21, 2018 Vertigo-inducing buildings around the world Here are some of the world’s most iconic tall structures.
March 21, 2018 6 momentous advances in modern air travel Today is National Aviation Day and for the country’s jet-setters that is reason to celebrate.
