A mathematical problem that had remained unsolved for more than 10 years in the physics of complex systems has finally been ...

When a high-intensity laser interacts with plasma, the charged particles typically oscillate back and forth like waves on the ...

In northern Australia, a newly described “ballista spider” appears to hunt only one species: the green tree ant. Its ...

Studies of alcohol's effects on health have offered contradictory findings, with some suggesting a glass of red wine a day is beneficial and others saying even a drop of booze is too much. A new ...

use Mondays as regular lecture days Wednesdays as a mix of lectures and problem solving (or just one of them depending on needs and feedback from you). The first two weeks we will lecture both Monday ...

Tied up in knots: the tiny knotted robot could find applications in agriculture and reforestation. (Courtesy: Bella Ciervo/Penn Engineering) Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and the ...

In my first year of graduate school, I briefly shared an office with a quiet, older graduate student. When we finally managed some chit-chat, I learned that he was “working on theory of glasses with ...

Explore mechanics in action with **“Understanding Physics: Heavy Crate Falling On Spring.”** In this video, we break down the physics of a heavy crate dropping onto a spring, covering concepts like ...

The MSc in Data-Intensive Physics has been designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for a career in a range of areas including academic research in physics as well as technical, ...

In a bold step toward deepening our understanding of the universe, Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Physics has launched "In Theory," a Seminar Series in Theoretical Physics. This initiative ...