Scientists say the universe will eventually tear itself apart

Relax, it’s only happening in theoretical physics—at least for now.

Looking deep inside quarks: CMS test probes to 10⁻²⁰ meters and finds no inner structure

According to our current understanding of the universe, quarks are fundamental, point-like particles: basic building blocks ...
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'Like liquid metal': Entangled, staple-like particles could inspire new generation of materials

A tightly packed ball of office staples can be surprisingly strong. Try to pull it apart and the tangled metal resists like a ...

Navigating the past with ancient stone compass needles

Magnetic rocks with iron oxide concentrations act as natural chroniclers of Earth's past continental movements. Using small samples of rocks, scientists can isolate magnetic grains that were frozen in ...

Physicists think they’ve resolved the proton size puzzle

There has been considerable debate among physicists over the last 15 years about conflicting measurements of the charge ...