For over 100 years, two theories have shaped our understanding of the universe: quantum mechanics and Einstein’s general ...

The curious minds at Aperture show how Einstein’s theory of relativity reshaped how we think about time, space, and gravity.

Thomas Mulligan explains how the orbit of star S2 near a black hole provides proof for Einstein’s theory of relativity.

A new quantum recipe for black holes could be the first step toward a theory of "quantum gravity", the "holy grail" of ...

Thomas Mulligan explains why GPS technology depends on Einstein’s theory of relativity.

A physicist proposes that time has three dimensions instead of one, which could finally unite quantum mechanics and ...

Three intertwined time directions may underpin everything, turning space into mere “paint on the canvas” and pushing physics ...

Key takeawaysIn physics, there are two great pillars of thought that don't quite fit together. The Standard Model of particle physics describes all ...

A team of scientists is proposing a bold alternative to the Big Bang theory, suggesting that our universe may have formed ...

Scientists are on the trail of a mysterious five-particle structure that could challenge one of the biggest theories in physics: string theory. This rare particle—never seen before and predicted not ...

From four-dimensional hexagons to the mind-bending amplituhedron, geometrical shapes are wilder than we learn at school - and ...