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Three men just won a Nobel Prize for the work of more than a thousand people Three men just won a Nobel Prize for the work of more than a thousand people

By Mark D. Kaufman

The detection of ripples in the fabric of spacetime just won a Nobel Prize

The detection of ripples in the fabric of spacetime just won a Nobel Prize The detection of ripples in the fabric of spacetime just won a Nobel Prize

By Sara Chodosh

champagne fog up close

This pretty blue fog only happens in warm champagne This pretty blue fog only happens in warm champagne

By Sara Chodosh

Strange signals were just spotted coming from a distant galaxy

Strange signals were just spotted coming from a distant galaxy Strange signals were just spotted coming from a distant galaxy

By Mary Beth Griggs

The terrifying way fire ants take advantage of hurricane floods

The terrifying way fire ants take advantage of hurricane floods The terrifying way fire ants take advantage of hurricane floods

By Ellen Airhart

McGregor vs. mayweather

Mayweather and McGregor’s 8-ounce boxing gloves have started a science fight Mayweather and McGregor’s 8-ounce boxing gloves have started a science fight

By Stan Horaczek

Spooky action at a record-breaking distance

Spooky action at a record-breaking distance Spooky action at a record-breaking distance

By Sophie Bushwick

Why the universe is so dang empty Why the universe is so dang empty

By Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson

Smile for the Hubble

Space Shots: The Universe’s Best Images Space Shots: The Universe’s Best Images

By Popular Science Team

What’s the best way to crack an egg? Physics has the answer.

What’s the best way to crack an egg? Physics has the answer. What’s the best way to crack an egg? Physics has the answer.

By Hanna Bolaños

Raindrops spew bacteria into the air as they burst—and it’s kind of beautiful

Raindrops spew bacteria into the air as they burst—and it’s kind of beautiful Raindrops spew bacteria into the air as they burst—and it’s kind of beautiful

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

What is causing these black and white bars to change direction?

What is causing these black and white bars to change direction? What is causing these black and white bars to change direction?

By Claire Maldarelli

From the archives: In 1999, Eugene Cernan knew we’d make it to Mars

From the archives: In 1999, Eugene Cernan knew we’d make it to Mars From the archives: In 1999, Eugene Cernan knew we’d make it to Mars

By Popular Science, July 1999, by Frank Vizard

DIY Sonic Tractor Beam

Now you can 3D print your own sonic tractor beam Now you can 3D print your own sonic tractor beam

By Sophie Bushwick

ALPHA's antimatter trap

Antimatter just got a little bit less mysterious Antimatter just got a little bit less mysterious

By Sophie Bushwick

begonia pavonina leaf

Iridescent Leaves Take Advantage Of Quantum Mechanics To Thrive In The Shade Iridescent Leaves Take Advantage Of Quantum Mechanics To Thrive In The Shade

This Battery-Free Generator Is Made From Fish Scales

This Battery-Free Generator Is Made From Fish Scales This Battery-Free Generator Is Made From Fish Scales

By Kate Baggaley

Scientist Thinks He’s Proven Hawking’s Theory That Black Holes Glow

Scientist Thinks He’s Proven Hawking’s Theory That Black Holes Glow Scientist Thinks He’s Proven Hawking’s Theory That Black Holes Glow

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum

‘Stranger Things,’ Parallel Universes, And The State Of String Theory

‘Stranger Things,’ Parallel Universes, And The State Of String Theory ‘Stranger Things,’ Parallel Universes, And The State Of String Theory

By Corey Mueller

Ghost-Particle Hunters Come Up Empty-Handed

Ghost-Particle Hunters Come Up Empty-Handed Ghost-Particle Hunters Come Up Empty-Handed

By Rebecca Boyle

Elon Musk at the Tesla Model 3 unveiling event

Elon Musk Still Believes We’re Living In A Simulation, Others Aren’t So Sure Elon Musk Still Believes We’re Living In A Simulation, Others Aren’t So Sure

By Corey Mueller

Scientists Are Using Wormholes To Make Black Holes Less Weird Scientists Are Using Wormholes To Make Black Holes Less Weird

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum

The SESAME Ring

SESAME Hopes To Transcend Borders With Groundbreaking Science SESAME Hopes To Transcend Borders With Groundbreaking Science

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum

‘Ghostbusters’ Star Kate McKinnon Is Obsessed With Physics

‘Ghostbusters’ Star Kate McKinnon Is Obsessed With Physics ‘Ghostbusters’ Star Kate McKinnon Is Obsessed With Physics

This Enormous Telescope Will Study Neutrinos From The Depths Of The Ocean Floor

This Enormous Telescope Will Study Neutrinos From The Depths Of The Ocean Floor This Enormous Telescope Will Study Neutrinos From The Depths Of The Ocean Floor

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum

First Test For Machine That Could Change The Future Of Particle Physics

First Test For Machine That Could Change The Future Of Particle Physics First Test For Machine That Could Change The Future Of Particle Physics

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum

Cats May Understand Cause And Effect, Study Finds

Cats May Understand Cause And Effect, Study Finds Cats May Understand Cause And Effect, Study Finds

By Lindsey Kratochwill

Singer Simonne Jones Fuses Pop Music and Quantum Physics Singer Simonne Jones Fuses Pop Music and Quantum Physics

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum

Could There Be A Fifth Fundamental Force Of Nature?

Could There Be A Fifth Fundamental Force Of Nature? Could There Be A Fifth Fundamental Force Of Nature?

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum

CERN Confirms: Large Hadron Collider Downed By Small Beech Marten

CERN Confirms: Large Hadron Collider Downed By Small Beech Marten CERN Confirms: Large Hadron Collider Downed By Small Beech Marten

By Carl Franzen

In A New State Of Matter, Electrons Can Break Into Pieces

In A New State Of Matter, Electrons Can Break Into Pieces In A New State Of Matter, Electrons Can Break Into Pieces

By Sophie Bushwick

shower curtain billowing while researcher observes its behavior

Why Do Shower Curtains Billow Inward? Why Do Shower Curtains Billow Inward?

By Daniel Engber

What Is Quantum Cryptography?

What Is Quantum Cryptography? What Is Quantum Cryptography?

By Devin Powell

You Have Basic Physics To Thank For Your Brain’s Funky Folds You Have Basic Physics To Thank For Your Brain’s Funky Folds

By Claire Maldarelli

Watch Paul Rudd Battle Stephen Hawking In Quantum Chess

Watch Paul Rudd Battle Stephen Hawking In Quantum Chess Watch Paul Rudd Battle Stephen Hawking In Quantum Chess

By Sophie Bushwick

What Are Gravitational Waves And Why Do They Matter?

What Are Gravitational Waves And Why Do They Matter? What Are Gravitational Waves And Why Do They Matter?

By Sophie Bushwick

Is Multi-Millionfold Speedup Proof That Google Is Really Quantum Computing?

Is Multi-Millionfold Speedup Proof That Google Is Really Quantum Computing? Is Multi-Millionfold Speedup Proof That Google Is Really Quantum Computing?

By Sophie Bushwick

The Physics Of Non-Newtonian Goo Could Save Astronauts’ Lives

The Physics Of Non-Newtonian Goo Could Save Astronauts’ Lives The Physics Of Non-Newtonian Goo Could Save Astronauts’ Lives

Breakthrough Prize 2015

Breakthrough Prize Honors Scientists Working on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Neutrinos, And More Breakthrough Prize Honors Scientists Working on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Neutrinos, And More

The Science Behind Popping A Balloon

The Science Behind Popping A Balloon The Science Behind Popping A Balloon

By Mary Beth Griggs

How Physicists Quantum Teleported Information Over 62 Miles

How Physicists Quantum Teleported Information Over 62 Miles How Physicists Quantum Teleported Information Over 62 Miles

By Devin Powell

Our Breakfast With Neil deGrasse Tyson

Our Breakfast With Neil deGrasse Tyson Our Breakfast With Neil deGrasse Tyson

Submit Your Questions For Our Breakfast With Neil deGrasse Tyson Here

Submit Your Questions For Our Breakfast With Neil deGrasse Tyson Here Submit Your Questions For Our Breakfast With Neil deGrasse Tyson Here

Scientists Add Ingredient To Make Ice Cream Melt Slower

Scientists Add Ingredient To Make Ice Cream Melt Slower Scientists Add Ingredient To Make Ice Cream Melt Slower

By Alexandra Ossola

The Race To Prove ‘Spooky’ Quantum Connection May Have a Winner

The Race To Prove ‘Spooky’ Quantum Connection May Have a Winner The Race To Prove ‘Spooky’ Quantum Connection May Have a Winner

By Devin Powell

Science Finally Understands How Cereal Gets Soggy

Science Finally Understands How Cereal Gets Soggy Science Finally Understands How Cereal Gets Soggy

By Alexandra Ossola

How It Works: The Large Hadron Collider

How It Works: The Large Hadron Collider How It Works: The Large Hadron Collider

Physicists Figure Out Why Honey Falls In Twists

Physicists Figure Out Why Honey Falls In Twists Physicists Figure Out Why Honey Falls In Twists

By Mary Beth Griggs

Alien Spaceships Traveling At Near Light Speeds Will Still Be Visible

Alien Spaceships Traveling At Near Light Speeds Will Still Be Visible Alien Spaceships Traveling At Near Light Speeds Will Still Be Visible

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Pie Sci: A Few Questions For A Leading Pie Scientist

Pie Sci: A Few Questions For A Leading Pie Scientist Pie Sci: A Few Questions For A Leading Pie Scientist

By Jen Schwartz

Light Photographed As A Wave And A Particle For The First Time

Light Photographed As A Wave And A Particle For The First Time Light Photographed As A Wave And A Particle For The First Time

By Alexandra Ossola

3 Tech Futures A Particle Accelerator On Long Island Could Bring Us 3 Tech Futures A Particle Accelerator On Long Island Could Bring Us

By Mary Beth Griggs

Photon race rendering

Scientists Slow Down The Speed Of Light As It Travels Through Air Scientists Slow Down The Speed Of Light As It Travels Through Air

By Lydia Ramsey

Football Physics And The Science Of Deflategate

Football Physics And The Science Of Deflategate Football Physics And The Science Of Deflategate

Watch Raindrops Make Asteroid-Like Collisions [Slo-Mo Video]

Watch Raindrops Make Asteroid-Like Collisions [Slo-Mo Video] Watch Raindrops Make Asteroid-Like Collisions [Slo-Mo Video]

The Science And Engineering Of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Balloons

The Science And Engineering Of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Balloons The Science And Engineering Of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Balloons

By Francie Diep

Geophysicists Are Turning Peanut Butter Into Diamond Gemstones Geophysicists Are Turning Peanut Butter Into Diamond Gemstones

Shipping Containers Could Relay Quantum Information Across Oceans

Shipping Containers Could Relay Quantum Information Across Oceans Shipping Containers Could Relay Quantum Information Across Oceans

By Mary Beth Griggs

Physics Explains Ingrown Toenails

Physics Explains Ingrown Toenails Physics Explains Ingrown Toenails

Why A Blue LED Is Worth A Nobel Prize

Why A Blue LED Is Worth A Nobel Prize Why A Blue LED Is Worth A Nobel Prize

By Francie Diep

Spooky Action In Threes: Physicists Entangle Three Particles Of Light

Spooky Action In Threes: Physicists Entangle Three Particles Of Light Spooky Action In Threes: Physicists Entangle Three Particles Of Light

By Francie Diep

Fall Into A Trance Watching This Pendulum Wave Of Bowling Balls

Fall Into A Trance Watching This Pendulum Wave Of Bowling Balls Fall Into A Trance Watching This Pendulum Wave Of Bowling Balls

By Francie Diep

The Newest, Strictest Test Of A Quantum Computer Yet

The Newest, Strictest Test Of A Quantum Computer Yet The Newest, Strictest Test Of A Quantum Computer Yet

By Francie Diep

How To Prove That Light Can Be Converted Into Matter

How To Prove That Light Can Be Converted Into Matter How To Prove That Light Can Be Converted Into Matter

By Devon Maloney