Physics

Scientists fire most powerful US laser ever—100 times Earth’s total energy usage

The ZEUS laser at the University of Michigan reached 2 petawatts, opening new frontiers in physics, medicine, and particle research.

New theory proposes the universe collapsed itself into reality, solving Schrödinger’s cat paradox Joshua Shavit

Breakthrough theory links Einstein’s relativity and quantum mechanics Joseph Shavit

SpinLaunch catapults satellites into orbit without using a drop of fuel Joseph Shavit

Physicists rewrite quantum rules by bending light through both time and space Joseph Shavit

New research findings challenge Einstein’s landmark theory of relativity Joshua Shavit

A space elevator to the Moon is now within reach thanks to modern technology Joseph Shavit

Subatomic wormholes could be responsible for universal expansion Joshua Shavit

Researcher breakthrough creates extended quantum entanglement between molecules Joseph Shavit

Schrödinger’s cat theory may prove that parallel universes actually exist Joshua Shavit

Global first: Scientists reproduce visual illusion predicted by Einstein’s theory of relativity Joshua Shavit

Groundbreaking hypergravity facility could revolutionize our understanding of time and space Joseph Shavit

Major achievement in quantum mechanics redefines quantum computing, encryption Joseph Shavit

The chilling side effect of time travel: Total memory loss Mac Oliveau

Physics can help you brew better coffee with fewer beans Rebecca Shavit

Scientists use ‘cosmic radio’ detector to find elusive dark matter Joshua Shavit

Strange new particle only has mass when moving in one direction Joshua Shavit