Physics
Physics is the study of matter and its motion through space and time. This natural science describes our whole Universe, from subatomic particles to distant stars, and everything in-between. Physicists such as Albert Einstein, Fields Bohr, Isaac Newton, James Clerk Maxwell and Marie Curie are among the great scientists to have contributed to our ever growing understanding of the classical and quantum world. Physics investigates a wide range of subjects such as: forces, astronomy, energy, atomic structure, mechanics, waves and particles to name a few.

This bizarre quantum theory could finally explain how our Universe began

Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of the 'inflation field'.
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Here's how we could make a real-life Dune force field

In the sci-fi epic Dune, characters carry a portable force field that protects them from speeding projectiles. Could we make one of these for real?
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Major quantum gravity breakthrough could spark new ‘theory of everything’

Quantum gravity has long baffled scientists. Now, a breakthrough discovery could change physics forever - and answer our biggest questions about the Universe.
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CERN’s new 91km long ‘atom-smasher’ could soon reveal how our Universe will end

Plans for a new underground ‘atom-smasher’ sound ambitious, but they could be the key to unlocking the true nature of the Higgs Boson and, ultimately, our Universe.
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The 21 best (and strangest) science discoveries of 2023

You can always count on science to deliver the goods in times of trouble. From the heart-warming to the downright weird, here's the best of 2023.
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Physics, AI and music all share a common thread. You just have to look closely enough

Studying science can lead you in many directions and open many doors.
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Here’s what happened when an astronaut took a yo-yo into space

The ups and downs of a yo-yo is based on physics but will it work without gravity?
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No, you absolutely cannot drop candy into the Large Hadron Collider. Here's why

The Large Hadron Collider accelerates protons to near the speed of light so throwing an M&M down there could be catastrophic.
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Here's what would happen if you lit a firework in space

Without additional oxygen provided by Earth's atmosphere, fireworks wouldn't behave the same way as they do on Earth.
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This bold new theory of 'quantum weirdness' could rewrite the story of evolution

Natural selection may be underlined by quantum mechanics, argues a physics professor.
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Ultra-bright light breakthrough could spark 'technological and scientific revolution'

Getting a bright light in a small space is harder than it sounds – but these scientists may have done it.
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Why dark energy could keep the dream of anti-gravity alive

A new antiproton decelerator experiment has revealed stunning new insights into gravity and antimatter.
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What's inside the fifth dimension?

What else could there be beyond the three dimensions of space and one of time? And how can we begin to conceive of it?
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What is the doppler effect?

This fundamental concept in physics is why the Moon sometimes looks red, and can help doctors analyse blood flow in tissues.
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How radioactive is my house? (Do I need to worry?)

Homeware, foods and even where you live can expose you to different amounts of radiation.
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How one particle could unlock the Universe’s mysterious ‘fifth force’

Could new measurements of the way subatomic particles known as muons interact with magnetic fields hint at physics beyond the Standard Model?
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Gases: Structure, properties and facts

Gas is a unique state of matter with some extraordinary features.
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How many galaxies are in the Universe? A lot more than you'd think

Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, has a diameter of 87,400 light-years.
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