Sometimes, the simplest explanation is the best one," Professor Gupta said. "Maybe the universe’s biggest secrets are just ...

For more than a century, physics has been built on two great theories. Einstein's general relativity explains gravity as the ...

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Virtual particles may not be real, but they help physicists track how forces move, and allow for incredibly precise ...

Recent discoveries in the field of quantum physics have identified a new class of particles known as anyons, which hold the potential to bridge the gap between quantum mechanics and classical physics.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNH13ZTT002N, entitled “Research Opportunities in Fundamental Physics.” This NRA solicits ...

Gravity is the most familiar of nature’s forces. It keeps our feet planted on the ground and dictates the movements of ...

What is the meaning of life? Even the best of us couldn't hope to answer that question in a Universe Today article. But there ...

Dark matter makes up 27 percent of the universe’s total mass and energy — nearly five times more than “normal” matter that comprises planets and stars. True to its name, dark matter is hard to ...