Two leading scientists discuss the future of their field. Credit...Ariel Davis Supported by By Dennis Overbye The future belongs to those who prepare for it, as scientists who petition federal ...

College professors these days face an ever-higher bar to grab the attention of their students, forced to compete with the stimuli of smartphones and laptops in large lecture halls. But when your ...

Physics is the study of the underlying laws and mechanisms explaining how the universe works. Most of what we do in daily life is based on a principle or law of physics—dealing with forces, motion, ...

Scientists used fluid dynamics to learn how to get the most flavor from pour-over coffee. By Katrina Miller More than a billion cups of coffee are consumed daily: French-press, espresso, cold brew, ...

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The new chip technology packs nearly 100 billion transistors into a fingernail-sized chip. The unassuming lugworm releases gravity-defying poop—something that represents a broader theme in the shape ...

Watching a ski jumper fly through the air might get you wondering, "How do they do that?" The answer is: physics! That's why this episode, we have two physicists – Amy Pope, a physicist from Clemson ...