The first evidence of a gravitational wave detected 100 years after Einstein imagined it -- proof that space actually vibrates -- drew standing-room only enthusiasts to two explanatory sessions this ...

Introductory physics labs are a little different at Cornell.Instead of doing labs that demonstrate physics concepts they already know to be true ...

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, ...

It's near the start of a new semester of physics. Many faculty are working on their plans for introductory physics courses. How many tests should there be? What about homework? Do I want to cover ...

Look, paying attention in high school wasn’t everyone’s strong suit. There’s no shame in that. In fact, it’s hard enough recalling the name of your physics teacher, let alone Einstein’s theory of ...

You may think of physics as a way to explain the behaviors of things like black holes, colliding particles, falling apples, and quantum computers. But a small group physicists today is working on a ...

In almost every intro class, someone is bound to say that psychology isn’t a “real science.” Physics is treated as rigorous, ...