A New Proof Moves the Needle on a Sticky Geometry Problem
A deceptively simple math proposition known as the Kakeya conjecture underpins a tower of other questions in physics, number theory, and harmonic analysis. ..
A deceptively simple math proposition known as the Kakeya conjecture underpins a tower of other questions in physics, number theory, and harmonic analysis. ..
Although radiation sounds scary, it isn’t necessarily harmful. Here’s what to know about the four types. ..
Physicists finally know where at least some of these high-energy particles come from, which helps make the neutrinos useful for exploring fundamental physics. ..
It seems impossible, but there’s a way to cool things off without tapping into a fuel source. (Hint: It involves outer space.) ..
How would scientists even recognize biological signs of life beyond Earth? Assembly theory proposes a way to identify molecules made by living systems—even ..
By measuring inflated helium nuclei, physicists have challenged our best understanding of the force that binds protons and neutrons. ..
In the physics of water displacement, the answer isn’t always intuitive. ..
The machine learning tool is helping physicists with the daunting challenge of analyzing large but nearly empty data sets, like those from neutrino detectors ..
How much energy would it take to fuel a wave that you can shred like Kelly Slater? Here’s the math. ..
Electric vehicles are increasingly popular, so it’s time to talk about regenerative braking—and all the other ways you can stop a vehicle. ..