As a physics major, it feels like I spend the majority of my waking life solving problems. I’ve calculated the amount of water you get from mixing different ratios of steam and ice, the path of ...

In quantum mechanics, particles do not behave like everyday objects. Instead of existing in one clearly defined state, they ...

University Physics II explores thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism, requiring both a strong grasp of theory and effective problem-solving habits. Combining clear strategies with accurate lab ...

(via Sabine Hossenfelder) Progress in the foundations of physics is moving slowly. And yet it moves. Today I look at the five biggest problems in physics, what their status is, and how long it will ...

When you throw a ball in the air, the equations of classical physics will tell you exactly what path the ball will take as it ...

Using an advanced Monte Carlo method, Caltech researchers found a way to tame the infinite complexity of Feynman diagrams and solve the long-standing polaron problem, unlocking deeper understanding of ...

MIT researchers have demonstrated that quantum phenomena like the double-slit experiment can be exactly calculated using a reformulated version of classical mechanics' Hamilton-Jacobi equation. By ...

Applied physics bridges the gap between physics, engineering, and other sciences. While engineers solve well-defined problems, applied physicists focus on applying physics interdisciplinarily. At ...

Parts of the brain not traditionally associated with learning science become active when people are confronted with solving physics problems, a new study shows. The researchers, led by Eric Brewe, PhD ...

The best questions are always the ones that don't have a single clear answer. In my physics classes, I like to present students with problems that can promote a lively discussion—and to do that, they ...