Physics
We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
- Quantum Physics
Key Einstein principle survives quantum test
Particles in quantum superposition adhere to the equivalence principle in atomic test.
- Physics
Gamma-ray evidence for dark matter weakens
Excess gamma rays are still unexplained, but they might not come from dark matter.
- Particle Physics
Collider data hint at unexpected new subatomic particles
A set of particle decay measurements could be evidence for new physics.
- Particle Physics
Scientists find amazement in what’s most familiar
Acting Editor in Chief Elizabeth Quill discusses the unexpected nature of science.
- Physics
There’s still a lot we don’t know about the proton
Researchers are puzzling over the proton's radius, spin and whether it decays.
- Physics
The drama of Albert Einstein’s life unfolds in the new series Genius
Science takes a back seat in National Geographic’s series Genius, which focuses more on politics and Albert Einstein’s love life.
- Particle Physics
New particle probably can’t explain nuclear reactor neutrino mystery
An antineutrino anomaly seems due to problems with scientists’ predictions, not sterile neutrinos.
- Chemistry
New tech harvests drinking water from (relatively) dry air using only sunlight
A prototype device harvests moisture from dry air and separates it into drinkable water using only sunlight.
- Physics
Physics trips up efforts to keep shoelaces tied
Loose laces are due to inertia and force of feet hitting the floor.
- Health & Medicine
Readers question mental health research
Maintaining mental health, protecting ocean critters and more in reader feedback.
- Astronomy
Event Horizon Telescope to try to capture images of elusive black hole edge
Network of radio observatories will attempt a first-ever glimpse at an event horizon.
- Materials Science
Bone-inspired steel cracks less under pressure
Steel that’s structured like bone resists cracks better that the traditional form of the heavy-duty building material.
