The Grand Problem That Stumped Einstein And Still Baffles Physicists Today
There's no question that Albert Einstein was one of the greatest minds of his or any generation, but there was one problem he couldn't solve.
Read MoreThere's no question that Albert Einstein was one of the greatest minds of his or any generation, but there was one problem he couldn't solve.
Read MoreIf your kitchen is like 90% of other kitchens in the US, you probably have a microwave in it, but why does your microwave have a mesh screen?
Read MoreNewton's laws of motion are the rock upon which classical physics have been built, but we may have been misinterpreting it for centuries.
Read MoreThe Sun's activity typically peaks at solar maximum, but there's an even more dangerous stage it could enter, and with potentially dire consequences.
Read MoreIf you're caught in a thunderstorm while driving and worried about a lightning strike, your car can keep you safe, and for reasons that may surprise you.
Read MoreThough Marie Curie's discovery of radium broke barriers and advanced science, it wasn't all positive. In fact, it ultimately led to her undoing.
Read MoreThe ocean can be many colors, but for the most part it's deep blue. But why? And what's up with green or brown or red water?
Read MoreChernobyl is an infamous disaster that's also become something of a cautionary tale. But as it turns out, there's a chance it could have been avoided.
Read MoreEarly 2025 has already played host to some spectacular astronomical events, and there are more to come. In March, look to the moon to watch it change color.
Read MoreEarth's oceans are mysterious, largely unexplored places, but the enormous oceans of Neptune and Uranus have them beat. Here's what scientists know about them.
Read MoreWhile our solar system is a fascinating place on its own, exoplanets are even more of a mystery. And one exoplanet in particular is something quite new.
Read MoreIt's long seemed like Stonehenge harbors many secrets, and it's not keen on giving them up. But a rare lunar event might finally give us some answers.
Read MoreTypically, everyone is led to believe that there's no point in trying to reinvent the wheel, but some new ideas might have just proven that old saying wrong.
Read MoreIn 2024, a research team claimed to have used a quantum computer to break a core part of internet security, RSA encryption, but it's not time to panic just yet.
Read MoreBlack holes are as dangerous as they are distant, so scientists set out to simulate one in a lab. What happened next would make Steven Hawking smile.
Read MoreThe idea of time-travel paradoxes has been explored in science and the popular imagination alike, but some researchers think that problem might not be an issue.
Read MoreThe northern and southern lights, auroras visible from the poles, glow with a range of different colored lights. Here's the reason for each of those colors.
Read MoreBlack holes have long occupied our imaginations, and our current scientific understanding allows us to predict the disturbing fate of anyone who might fall in.
Read MoreYou've probably been surprised by the shock of static electricity before, but have you noticed that it happens more during the winter? Here's the reason why.
Read MoreA quantum cat might sound like something out of science fiction, but it's actually quite real. And this experiment managed to push the concept to new heights.
Read MoreAlbert Einstein may be considered the greatest mind of the 20th century, but that doesn't mean he couldn't be stumped by the occasional math problem.
Read MoreThe northern lights are quite the beautiful and fascinating natural phenomenon, but did you know that there's a reason they look the way they do?
Read MoreIt's no surprise that space is massive, but even getting to the furthest planet from Earth within our own solar system would take longer than you might expect.
Read MoreAliens are a point of fascination for many people, and Roswell is fittingly famous for its UFO stories. But there's another reason the city should be famous.
Read MoreWith all its work in the past decades, NASA is basically a household name, but do you actually know what the organization's acronym stands for?
Read MoreThe rotation of the Earth plays no small part in life as we know it. So if the planet were to stop spinning, then the results would be devastating
Read MoreFew moons are as large as Earth's in relation to their planet. While it's impossible for a moon to be bigger than its planet, they can get quite close.
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