Explore the fascinating physics of chain motion over a table under frictional forces. Learn how friction affects movement, energy, and dynamics in this clear and engaging demonstration. Perfect for ...

Some forces are called contact forces because they require objects to touch. One is tension force, found in stretched wires. Another is the force found in a spring. And last are resistive forces: ...

The constant, energy-driven motion inside living cells may generate electricity in a way no one fully recognized before.

Researchers have developed a new way to visualize how ancient animals moved as they roamed the Earth — starting with a Yale-discovered dinosaur’s sickle-clawed foot. The new approach, which uses ...

Researchers at TU Wien have discovered a quantum system where energy and mass move with perfect efficiency. In an ultracold ...

How do skateboarders seemingly defy gravity? How do gymnasts flip in the air? They have skill — and, as a Times interactive explored, an understanding of the laws of motion, physics and energy. By ...

A team of researchers has developed the first transmission electron microscope which operates at the temporal resolution of a single attosecond, allowing for the first still-image of an electron in ...

According to SUPARCO, Earth's rotation is central to understanding the natural world and advancing national development. From ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Using optical tweezers composed of laser light, researchers have developed a novel way to ...

UW-Madison is once again inviting the public to experience science in action with its popular Wonders of Physics shows, a ...

Step into the hidden science lab in your kitchen with five easy experiments that explain refraction, surface tension, ...