PHYSICS & MATH

Gravitons Create 'Noise' in Gravitational Wave Detectors, New Study Reveals

PHYSICS & MATH 07.27.2020 06:40 AM

Many physicists said that gravitons exist but some believe that it is impossible to observe it in the natural world. Recent studies suggest that gravitons create 'noise' making them easier to spot.

US Reveals Potentially Impenetrable Quantum Internet

07.25.2020 07:00 AM

Through the use of quantum computing, the United States has laid the groundwork for a "virtually unhackable" internet.

Stingless Bees Creates Spiral Beehives Similar to the Formation of Crystals

Stingless Bees Create Spiral Beehives Similar to the Formation of Crystals

07.21.2020 23:04 PM

Southeast Asian and Australian stingless bees have taken the art of building to the next level as they create spiral beehives that rival New York's Guggenheim.

[COVID-19 Update] How Does the Weather Affect Covid-19 Droplets?

07.20.2020 23:30 PM

Scientists are using aerodynamics and physics to measure how droplets spread in various environments. They've discovered how dependent respiratory droplets are on the weather.

Penguins Can Shoot Their Poop Cannons with a Trajectory of Over Four Feet

07.07.2020 02:40 AM

Japanese researchers re-examined previous research into the dynamics of penguin pooping, focusing on maximum firing distance and pressure to help zookeepers better plan for excursions into artificial penguin habitats.

A Walk to Remember: NASA Astronauts Conduct Spacewalk to Replace Lithium Ion Batteries as Part of Power Upgrades in ISS

06.26.2020 21:34 PM

These spacewalks mark the end of a series of power upgrades that began in January 2017 to replace nickel-hydrogen batteries with new lithium-ion batteries as part of power upgrades of the International Space Station.

Full STEM Ahead: Extend Your Kid’s Learning Beyond the Classroom

06.19.2020 11:35 AM

Do you have a kid who just needs to know how everything works? A teen who takes apart their cell phone to see how it functions, a kid who inspects every bug and blade of grass they come across, a tween who spends their evening gazing through a telescope at the solar system? If so, then congratulations: you have a curious mind in your midst!

Spotlight on Forensic Accounting: What to Expect on the Job Now and in the Future

06.15.2020 10:44 AM

What exactly is forensic accounting? While you've heard of other types of forensics, this one might be new to you. It could be a future career field that you want to pursue now or in the future, and, if you do, here is what you can expect when doing this type of work.

Hexagon Salt: Common Table Salt May One Day Power Electric Cars

06.01.2020 11:08 AM

Scientists recreate common table salt, the hexagon salt, which is just the beginning for high-powered electronics development.

Strategies for Successful Online Studies

05.28.2020 11:17 AM

The advancement of technology is continually impacting different world sectors, and education is critical among them.

Supermarket Chain Withdraws Popular Times Table Placemat from Shelves After Autistic Boy Points Out Awkward Miscalculation

05.22.2020 07:34 AM

A 4-year-old autistic boy obsessed with numbers spots an embarrassing mistake in one of the items sold by Aldi. A multiplication table placemat that said '12x12=60' was pulled out of inventory in 500 Australian stores due to the clever boy's discovery.

Look! Physics Made this Chocolatey Magic Possible

05.21.2020 10:47 AM

A Swiss research team has created iridescent chocolate that shimmers like a rainbow. On May 10, Samy Kamkar posted on his Twitter account a chocolate that shimmers like a rainbow.

Emirate-Built Mars Explorer Sent to a Far Away Japanese Island for Its Final Preparation Ahead of Its July Launch

04.27.2020 01:15 AM

UAE's Hope probe that is set to orbit Mars has arrived at its launch site in Japan ahead of its scheduled lift-off in July.

How to Choose The Right School in Thailand for Your Kids?

04.02.2020 08:24 AM

Have you recently been transferred to Thailand due to work, or you might have chosen to settle there? Like you, a lot of people are choosing to stay in this Southeastern Asian country, thanks to its enchanting neighborhood, tropical beaches, and some of the best restaurants.

Jim Parsons plays the role of Sheldon Cooper, a physicist interested in String Theory in the hit series, ‘The Big Bang Theory.’

Astrophysicists Perform String Theory Test To Find Out More ABout A Still-Undetected Particle

03.31.2020 22:42 PM

Using the X-ray Observatory of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), astrophysicists have looked for indications of the still-undetected particle forecasted by string theory, described as a "set of models intended" to bond together all known interactions, forces, and particles.