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, ...

Physicists have demonstrated with unprecedented accuracy that the speed of light remains constant. In 1887, a landmark physics experiment was carried out by American researchers Michelson and Morley.

Research published Tuesday by a Japanese astrophysicist says gamma rays may have been generated by the collision of dark ...

A new study casts doubt on the universe’s accelerating expansion, suggesting dark energy might be weakening over time.

You may never have heard of muons before, but these particles are crucial to our understanding of the universe. In a milestone study published Wednesday in the journal Nature, researchers announce ...

There are a variety of options for Physics majors and minors to study abroad. Spending time abroad will allow students to gain an understanding of global perspectives in the field of physics, and will ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Time may not be a fundamental element of the universe but rather an illusion ...

A fifteen-year-old dubbed "Belgium's little Einstein" has completed his PhD in quantum physics in what could be record time.

At William & Mary, most students do not declare a major until the spring of their second year. However, if physics is a potential major for you, we recommend that you take General Physics (PHYS101/102 ...

Xiangjun Shi recently graduated from Brown and the Rhode Island School of Design in physics and animation. In Why Do I Study Physics? she uses one of her passions to explain the other, in a short ...