Between the summer of 1665 and the spring of 1667, Isaac Newton developed his theories on calculus, optics, and the laws of motion and gravity. He was quarantining during the Bubonic Plague and found ...

The simplest questions are often the best. Robert P Crease tries to answer one from a physics student in Kenya Seeking perfection Tennis balls are a low-cost way to explore simple physics concepts, ...

Research projects in the physics department continually grow and evolve as our faculty and research staff work at the cutting edge of their fields. Here you can find a selection of some of our more ...

The Senior Project in physics provides the opportunity for students to complete their undergraduate education by engaging in research, individually or as part of a major research project. The Physics ...

A look at fun physics projects that make science easy to explore and learn.

A proposed funding program for small- and medium-scale projects reveals insights into the science, logistical challenges, and future of particle physics research. Particle physicists have a reputation ...