Latest about Physics & Mathematics
Math's 'hairy ball theorem' shows why there's always at least one place on Earth where no wind blows
Here's what the hairiest problem in math can teach us about wind, antennas and nuclear fusion.
Quantum 'yin-yang' shows two photons being entangled in real-time
The stunning experiment, which reconstructs the properties of entangled photons from a 2D interference pattern, could be used to design faster quantum computers.
Scientists discover strange 'singularities' responsible for exotic type of superconductivity
Superconductors that work at temperatures much higher than absolute zero have befuddled scientists since they were discovered. A new theory might be about to change that.
Newly discovered black hole 'speed limit' hints at new laws of physics
When supermassive black holes barrel toward collision, they can reach speeds of up to 1/10th the speed of light, new research suggests.
Turns out you can transmit sound in a vacuum, just not very far
For the first time, researchers were able to transmit, or "tunnel," sound waves across extremely small distances between two crystals in a vacuum.
'Strange metals' used in superconductors can entangle whole seas of electrons at once, and scientists finally understand how
Strange metals have baffled scientists since their discovery. Now, theorists have finally come up with an explanation.
Wobbling muon experiment could reveal a 5th force of nature — if the results hold up
The discovery of wobbling muons promises to spark a revolution in physics, but more results are needed to know for sure.
Scientists uncover hidden math that governs genetic mutations
The ability of a gene to keep functioning despite mutations shows a surprising link to fundamental math.
