Physicists may have uncovered a surprising new clue that string theory—the idea that the universe is built from unimaginably tiny vibrating strings—could be more than just a mathematical fantasy.

After leaving Los Angeles, ex-HBO actor and model Jason Lewis now wakes at 4 a.m. each day to build an ambitious universe ...

A new study published in Physical Review Letters by the IceCube Collaboration reports evidence that the energy spectrum of astrophysical neutrinos is not a simple straight line.

The "prisoner's dilemma" is one of the most famous ideas in game theory. For decades, this game has been used to explain why selfishness often beats cooperation. In the prisoner's dilemma, two players ...

Researchers have designed a quantum version of a pendulum clock. It could shed light on timekeeping in the quantum realm ...

Quantum computing could lead to revolutions in cryptography, materials design and telecommunications. But fulfilling those ...

Once dismissed as empty expanses between galaxies, cosmic voids are becoming one of the most promising tools for probing the ...

A simple roll of adhesive tape may seem far removed from advanced technology. Yet researchers at Penn State have uncovered something remarkable hidden in this everyday material.

With the ease of online publishing, the number of journals has exploded, and with them the number of papers. It has gotten ...

Earthquakes can cause serious damage to buildings, but this new invention has the potential to mitigate some of that damage ...