The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. There are precision measurements, and then there’s the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. In each of LIGO’s twin ...

The cat experiment of Schrödinger has inspired debates not only in physics but also in philosophy, computer science, and even popular culture. The experiment has appeared in several TV shows, films, ...

Scientists at Goethe University, Frankfurt, have directly measured the zero-point motion of atoms within molecules prepared in their lowest quantum energy state—an achievement the team said was ...

Physics experiments have changed the world irrevocably, altering our reality and enabling us to take gigantic leaps in technology. From ancient times to now, here's a look at some of the greatest ...

Physics and Python stuff. Most of the videos here are either adapted from class lectures or solving physics problems. I really like to use numerical calculations without all the fancy programming ...

Picture of the experimental hall showing the target interaction chamber on the left, the collection vacuum tube and the detector on the right side. Credit: Gianluca Gregori. Researchers at the ...

Particles of light that effectively exist in 37 dimensions at once have been used to test an extreme version of a quantum paradox. “This experiment shows that quantum physics is more nonclassical than ...

Imagine a place where science comes alive, curiosity runs wild, and learning feels like the best kind of play. Welcome to Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, Michigan – a wonderland of discovery ...

A JavaFX application used to generate graphs representing simple 2-D projectile motion and analyze the trajectory parameters in real time.