A mathematical trick speeds up seismic calculations for earthquake simulations and could revolutionize earthquake preparedness.

The material exhibits an exceptionally low lattice thermal conductivity of ~0.18 W/m·K, placing it among the lowest known for crystalline solids.

Quantum physics may sound abstract, but Ph.D. candidates Kirsten Kanneworff and David Dechant show that quantum research can also be very concrete. Together, they are investigating how quantum ...

The currents of the oceans, the roiling surface of the sun, and the clouds of smoke billowing off a forest fire—all are ...

Ocean waves are one of the most abundant and predictable renewable energy sources on the planet, yet efficiently harnessing their power remains a major challenge. Traditional devices typically operate ...

A new theoretical framework shows how subtle fluctuations in spacetime could be detected using existing interferometers.

D-Wave Quantum's acquisition of Quantum Circuits, Inc. positions it to deliver a universal gate quantum computer as early as 2026, leapfrogging competitors. Learn more about QBTS stock here.

Explore the foundations of electromagnetism with a deep dive into Maxwell’s Equations and the wave equation! This video breaks down these fundamental physics concepts, showing how electric and ...

Time feels steady and familiar in daily life, but at the quantum level it becomes slippery. That puzzle now has a fresh twist thanks to new research led by physicists at École Polytechnique Fédérale ...

"We have long treated the Planck scale like a blurry limit," said Kulkarni. "But if you treat space as an information storage medium, geometry dictates a specific packing efficiency. The universe has ...

The physics of the spiral pass have baffled physicists and football fans for decades. Emily Kwong (she/her) is the reporter for NPR's daily science podcast, Short Wave. The podcast explores new ...

Researchers at Santa Clara University have developed a comprehensive mathematical framework to rigorously analyze and predict ...