Physics : Science World Report

Apr 27, 2015 10:19 AM EDT

Our Universe May be a Hologram: Theory of Theoretical Physics Challenges 3D Assumption

To us, the universe looks three dimensional. But one of the theories of theoretical physics challenges this assumption.

Mar 26, 2015 02:30 PM EDT

Crystal Ice Becomes Square-Shaped in Graphene Sandwich

It turns out that ice water turns into a new form entirely when placed between two layers of graphene.

Mar 25, 2015 09:51 AM EDT

New Quantum Experiment Reveals 'Spooky Action at a Distance' for the First Time

A new experiment has first the first time ever demonstrated Albert Einstein's original conception of "spooky action at a distance" with the use of a single particle.

Feb 27, 2015 02:52 PM EST

Be Careful! Your Coffee Is More Likely To Spill Than Your Latte

It's not exactly science that coffee is more likely to spill than a latte. Why? Well, because lattes have more foam. Coffee does not. However, findings published in the journal Physics of Fluid go in depth about why that is.

Feb 24, 2015 01:08 PM EST

Why You're More Likely to Spill Your Cup of Coffee Than a Latte

Most people who make an early morning commute probably know that they're more likely to spill their coffee than their latte. But why does that happen? Scientists have taken a closer look at the physics involved and have found that it all has to do with foam.

Jan 22, 2015 12:12 PM EST

Liquid-like Glass May be a True Solid

Is glass a solid, or a liquid? Watching a glass blower at work, you can see the liquid nature of hot glass. Now, scientists have combined computer simulations and information theory to show that glass is, in reality, a true solid.

Jan 21, 2015 10:14 AM EST

Atoms Can be in Two Places at the Same Time: Physicists Investigate Quantum Mechanics

According to the predictions of quantum mechanics, microscopic objects can take different paths at the same time. In fact, researchers have found that Caesium atoms can take two paths at the same time.

Nov 18, 2014 11:21 AM EST

Scientists Discover New Technique to Detect Dark Matter

There may be a new method to detect dark matter. Physicists have taken a closer look at the current techniques and believe that they may just have a new way to detect elusive dark matter.

Nov 12, 2014 08:31 AM EST

Scientists Shoot Twisted Light Waves Across Outdoor Vienna

Scientists have announced that they successfully transmitted twisted light over a large distance outdoors for the very first time.

Aug 11, 2014 09:10 AM EDT

Scientists Create Water Tractor Beam that May Contain Oil Spills

Scientists may have developed a new way to confine oil spills. They've created a tractor beam on water, which could mean a new way to manipulate currents in a way to help contain environmental pollution.

Aug 05, 2014 12:43 PM EDT

Scientists Can Now Listen to Your Conversation by Looking at Your Potato Chip Bag

What's that you said? Scientists can now listen to your conversation with the help of a potato-chip bag?

Aug 02, 2014 07:03 AM EDT

Superman Breaks Fundamental Law of Physics: The Most Efficient Living Solar Cell

Superman can fly, leap over buildings, and accomplish feats that are, well, pretty superhuman. Yet this superhero doesn't just defy logic with his spectacular feats; he also defies the fundamental physics law of the conservation of energy.