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We’re solving the fundamental mystery of how reality is glued together

For decades, scientists have tried and failed to explain how the force that binds the heart of atoms together really works. But new mathematical tools are finally聽prising聽the problem open

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Computer finds flaw in major physics paper for first time

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Physicists create formula for how many times you can fold a cr锚pe

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Would aliens do physics, or is science a human invention?

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Physicists warn of ‘catastrophic’ impact from UK science cuts

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BEIJING - AUGUST 11: (L-R) Eamon Sullivan of Australia, Michael Phelps of the United States and Amaury Leveaux of France compete in the Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay Final held at the National Aquatics Center on Day 3 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. The United States finished the race in first place in a time of 3:08.24 and wins the gold medal and set a new World Record. Eamon Sullivan of Australia set a time of 47.24 in the first leg, a new World Record. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

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Engaging look at friction shows how it keeps our world rubbing along

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A remarkable book on quantum mechanics reveals a really big idea

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Embracing quantum spookiness: Best ideas of the century

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The best new popular science books of January 2026

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Inside world’s ultimate X-ray machine before it becomes more powerful

The Linac Coherent Light Source in California has been firing record-breaking X-ray pulses for years, but now it鈥檚 due for a shutdown and an upgrade. When it is turned back on, it will be even more powerful

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Test your brain on these mind-bending scientific riddles

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How 3 imaginary physics demons tore up the laws of nature

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Why quantum mechanics says the past isn鈥檛 real

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Physicists have worked out a universal law for how objects shatter

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