Brazilian researchers have developed a technique that estimates the force exerted on each grain of sand in a dune from images ...

The weak nuclear force doesn't play by the normal rules — and, in fact, it breaks one of the biggest rules of all.

A tiny worm that leaps high into the air—up to 25 times its body length—to attach to flying insects uses static electricity ...

Levitation has long been pursued by stage magicians and physicists alike. For audiences, the sight of objects floating midair is wondrous. For scientists, it’s a powerful way of isolating objects from ...

YouTuber Steve Mould found a weird effect with chains. It needed testing in space, and that's where astronaut Don Pettit ...

A new form of 3D-printed twisting metamaterial could lead to improved crash protection for vehicles in the years ahead.

The material has a unique lattice shape that allows it to twist into itself to effectively protect against a range of impact ...

Simple physics may explain how the Easter Island statues could "walk" miles with only a handful of people, but the debate over their transport is far from over.

Deep sighs physically reset the lung’s inner surface. This lowers breathing effort and explains why caregivers use controlled ...

Phonons are indeed recognized as vibrations of the lattice that transport heat energy in solids. To contemplate on the idea ...

Formula 1 has always been a breeding ground for bold engineering, but some ideas were too radical to last. This article ...

A new form of 3D-printed twisting metamaterial which can mitigate the effects of impact could lead to improved crash protection for vehicles in the years ahead.