Physics

Why the world should remember this forgotten Danish physicist

November 6, 2018 in Natural Sciences

The little-known physicist Ludvig Lorenz ought to be better known, for he truly stands alongside the great figures in international science.

Stephen Hawking: Master of the Multiverse

October 11, 2018 in Natural Sciences

The multiverse challenges science as we know it, and Hawking wasn’t pleased with it. But our journey to the edges of time has since reshaped our vision of the cosmos, and ourselves.

Scientists conduct most precise measurements of antihydrogen to date

June 30, 2018 in Natural Sciences

New results show that matter and antimatter interact with light in precisely the same way.

What's the (dark) matter?

March 15, 2018 in Natural Sciences

We don’t know what it looks like, and can’t even be certain it exists. Welcome to the frustrating and fascinating world of dark matter.

Physicists explain: Gravitational Waves

February 28, 2018 in Natural Sciences

Two scientists talk about how you compute the observational signatures from the birth of the Universe.

Gravity: it is all in your head

February 1, 2018 in Natural Sciences

We take it for granted that gravity pulls things towards the Earth. But in reality this is just one of many explanations. And they are all equally made up.

Retiring the prototype kilogram

November 2, 2017 in Natural Sciences

The kilogram is the last international measurement standard that relies on a precisely crafted physical object. This standard-bearer will soon be replaced by space-age measurements based on physical constants.