An experiment carried out at CERN's ISOLDE facility has determined the western shore of a small island of atomic nuclei, ...

Textbooks give strange, imprecise explanations of where things happen in quantum mechanics. Consistency with gravity needs a fresh approach.

This research suggests that even chaotic, unpredictable phenomena, like waves on a shore or the beating of a heart, can be ...

At just 25, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin applied quantum physics to a treasure trove of astronomical observations to show that stars are mostly hydrogen and helium.

Understanding the universe's building blocks, the Standard Model categorizes particles and explains forces, yet leaves ...

The molecular hydrogen ion H₂⁺ is the simplest molecule. This simplicity makes it a perfect study object for physicists, as ...

Researchers at UBC have found a way to mimic the elusive Schwinger effect using superfluid helium, where vortex pairs appear ...

This week, this enormous scientific facility, ten years in the making, will begin its hunt for the most elusive particles in ...

A survey of Scientific American’s century of quantum coverage helps explain the enduring popularity of strange physics ...

This article explores the fascinating connection between quantum physics, Jewish mysticism, the enduring wisdom of the Torah ...

What do quarks, electrons, and photons have in common? They’re all part of the Standard Model - the theory that helped ...