Gravity is the force with which we’re most familiar. It’s what’s keeping you on the planet, even as you’re reading this.

As far as we know, our physical world is governed by four fundamental forces: electromagnetism, weak and strong nuclear forces, and gravity. Apart from playing with bar magnets or marveling at the ...

Despite dozens of experiments over the years, scientists still don't have a precise measurement for gravity's strength. Why is that?

Heading into space means leaving Earth's gravity behind. Astronauts floating around on the International Space Station might look like they're having fun in the weightless environment, but a lack of ...

In 1916, Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves when he proposed his theory of general relativity. Einstein figured that any object with mass creates a kind of signal, rippling ...

Discover 25 mind bending facts about gravity that will stun you! From everyday wonders to cosmic mysteries, explore how ...

Alex Chadwick talks Ira Flatow, host of NPR's Talk of the Nation Science Friday, about new examinations of the theories of Galileo and Isaac Newton relating to gravity. This is DAY TO DAY. I'm Alex ...