The speed of light is treated like one of the most certain numbers in science, yet the deeper story is far more unsettling than most people realize. What seems like a simple measurement turns into a ...

The counterterrorism and targeted violence prevention fields are beginning to recognize that artificial intelligence is changing the threat environment. Much of the current attention is focused on how ...

Quantum collapse models hint at tiny time fluctuations. Credit: FQxI/Gabriel Fitzpatrick (2026) An FQxI cofunded study suggests hidden connections between quantum mechanics, gravity, and time.

Three physics problems scientists still can’t explain Modern physics explains much of how the universe works, from atoms to galaxies. Yet some problems remain stubbornly unresolved, resisting even the ...

Daniel Whiteson and Andy Warner’s upcoming book is a philosophical exploration of the humanity behind our desire to find aliens. Reading time 6 minutes At Gizmodo, we love a good story about ...

Quantum particles can interact in over a trillion ways at the same time. (Representational image)VICTOR de SCHWANBERG/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/GettyImages A team of physicists from the University at ...

A line of engineering research seeks to develop computers that can tackle a class of challenges called combinatorial optimization problems. These are common in real-world applications such as ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. The speed and efficiency of traditionally developed software applications is limited by the fact ...

(via Sabine Hossenfelder) In today’s video, I have a brief rundown of my 10 favorite physics paradoxes and big problems. If you have trouble sleeping at night, this will give you something to think ...

Using an advanced Monte Carlo method, Caltech researchers found a way to tame the infinite complexity of Feynman diagrams and solve the long-standing polaron problem, unlocking deeper understanding of ...