Physics
How Small Are Atoms?
Here on Universe Today we often discuss things that exist on the atomic and sub-atmonic scale. Even though astronomy is…
‘Seeing’ Cosmic Rays in Space
Astronauts have long reported the experience of seeing flashes while they are in space, even when their eyes are closed.…
Cosmic Rays: They Aren’t What We Thought They Were
[/caption] The origin of cosmic rays has been one of the most enduring mysteries in physics, and it looks like…
Polar Telescope Casts New Light On Dark Energy And Neutrino Mass
[/caption] Located at the southermost point on Earth, the 280-ton, 10-meter-wide South Pole Telescope has helped astronomers unravel the nature…
Neutrinos Obey The Speed Limit, After All
[/caption] Neutrinos have been cleared of allegations of speeding, according to an announcement issued today by CERN and the ICARUS…
Watch This 3D Printer Make a Microscopic Car
[/caption] 3D printers let you manufacture any 3-dimensional object out of plastic. You just download the design, fire up the…
ALPHA Closes in on Antimatter
[/caption] We live in a universe made of matter. But at the moment of the Big Bang, matter and antimatter…
Most Accurate Clock Ever
[/caption]Do you find that you're always having to adjust the clocks in your house? Why can't someone just make a…
The Most Astounding Fact About The Universe
In a 2008 interview by TIME magazine, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson was asked what he thought the "most astounding fact"…
Warp Drives May Come With a Killer Downside
[/caption] Planning a little space travel to see some friends on Kepler 22b? Thinking of trying out your newly-installed FTL3000…