What Is Entropy, Really?
Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.
Drive Slower, Save Money on Gas. Thanks, Physics!
Planning a Fourth of July getaway? Use less gas—and cut your emissions—by easing up on the pedal.
This Is the Most Detailed Image Yet of the Milky Way’s Center
The Euclid space telescope’s stunning photo of our galaxy’s “crowded heart” captures more than 60 million stars.
Edge of Armageddon: why does one of the world’s top thinkers believe we’re nearing nuclear apocalypse?
Duck and cover … schoolchildren practise a drill during the Cuban missile crisis. Photograph: GraphicaArtis/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDuck and…
Every Time Norway Scores at the World Cup the City of Bergen Trembles
This curious phenomenon was documented by the seismometer at the University of Bergen, which recorded slight vibrations whenever the national…
A Source of Mysterious Repeating Radio Signals From Space Has Been Identified
Researchers say the discovery could be a “Rosetta Stone” for cosmic signals.
How Can Soccer Players Bend Their Shots in Midair?
As World Cup action kicks off, we look at the physics of the beautiful game.
The World Cup’s Trionda Ball Challenges Traditional Aerodynamics
According to new research, Trionda would show less unpredictable movements in actions such as corner kicks or free kicks. However,…
A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned
It’s long been accepted that the smoother the surface, the lower the aerodynamic drag. That turns out not always to…