Einstein's General Relativity Works in a Distant Galaxy
The study has proved the theory holds beyond the Milky Way.
Stephen Hawking's Voice To Be Beamed Into a Black Hole
The broadcast will "create a link" between Hawking's presence on Earth, his desire to visit space and his scientific explorations of the universe, his daughter said.
Physics Reveals Secrets of 1.5 Million-Year-Old Big Cat
The extinct big cat resembled some species you might see in a zoo today, sharing some features with lithe African cheetahs and others with larger, more muscular cats like jaguars and leopards.
The Science of Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars Story looks follows the adventures of a young Han Solo.
Water Heated to 180,000 F in Trillionth of a Second
The experiment created an exotic form of matter that cannot be found naturally on Earth.
We May Soon Detect Dark Matter
Scientists believe that dark matter accounts for the majority of matter in the universe.
Scientists May Have Found Time Crystal in Strange Place
Time crystals may exist where you'd least expect them.
Scientists Discover How to Bend and Stretch Diamonds
The findings could lead to new advances in drug delivery, data storage and magnetic resonance imaging.
The Higgs Boson Could Destroy the Universe—Eventually
No worries—humanity will be long gone by the time the universe implodes.
Was This Stephen Hawking's Theory of Everything?
Hawking sought to unify the science of the incredibly large and the incredibly small.
Science Luminaries Reflect on Stephen Hawking
Hawking was revered as much by other scientists as he was by the general public.
I Was a Student of Stephen Hawking
Marika Taylor, a professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Southampton, reminisces about her time spent studying under the late Stephen Hawking.
Nuclear Fusion Has Been Achieved on a Mini Scale
Nuclear fusion takes place in the center of stars, but scientists are also attempting to reproduce it on Earth in the hopes of creating a clean and essentially unlimited power source that could replace fossil fuels.
Stephen Hawking: Master of the Universe
"My goal," Hawking said, "is a complete understanding of the universe."
A Brief History of My Friend Stephen Hawking
Millions have had their cosmic horizons widened by his best-selling books; and even more, around the world, have been inspired by a unique example of achievement against all the odds.
Scientists on Stephen Hawking—Cosmologist and Celebrity
Scientists give their take on "a world-class scientist just having fun."
Pi Day: What Is Pi and Where Did It Come From?
π is used to represent a special number—the ratio of a circle's circumference.
What is ALS? Stephen Hawking's Disease Explained
His long survival was "Extremely unusual, but not unique."
Stephen Hawking on God, Death and the Universe
The world-renowned scientist never hesitated answering questions about his beliefs.
Aliens Would Be Dead Before Their Messages Reach Us
Radio waves are fast, but not fast enough to reach us before a civilization goes extinct.
Atom Jam-Packed With Atoms Is New State of Matter
Ultracold "Rydberg polarons" are a new and exotic state of matter.
Key Alzheimer's Protein May Have Started Life On Earth
The same protein known for destroying the brains of Alzheimer's patients may have been the precursor for life on Earth.
Rare Einstein Letter emerges in Chicago
The letter, which could be worth thousands, has been locked away in a safety deposit box for half a century.
Atomic Clocks Can Measure the Height of a Mountain
Scientists hit the road with a high-precision clock hooked up to a trailer.
Physics: Can Dark Matter Cool? New Theory Says Yes
A new theoretical model of dark matter suggests it contains two distinct varieties of charged particles, which would allow it to form compact objects.