Latest about theoretical physics
Earth's upper atmosphere could hold a missing piece of the universe, new study hints
Mysterious dark matter could slosh over our planet like a wave. If it does, it may produce telltale radio waves in Earth's atmosphere, new theoretical research suggests.
Is a black hole stuck inside the sun? No, but here's why scientists are asking
It's possible, scientists say, that atom-sized black holes were produced during the first second of the universe's existence — and some might've gotten lodged within budding stars.
Was Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, also the father of black holes?
The name Oppenheimer will always be synonymous with the power and destruction of the atomic bomb, but the physicist also played an essential role in the study of black holes.
How many atoms are in the observable universe?
Atoms are the building blocks of all matter in the universe, but how many are there in the part of it we can see from Earth?
Dark Matter May Have Existed Before the Big Bang, New Math Suggests
Cracking the mystery of dark matter is one of the most frustrating quests of physics.
The Universe Probably 'Remembers' Every Single Gravitational Wave
After these ripples in space and time pass through the universe, they may leave behind a sort of memory of their crossing.
The World's Largest Atom Smasher Could Be Tweaked to Hunt 'Dark World' Particles
The Large Hadron Collider should be able to detect these rare particles — if they exist.
New Documentary Explores Minds of Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein (Video)
If there is a pantheon for great minds, Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein would undoubtedly qualify for membership.
