Researchers in Germany have discovered that slipping on ice is caused by dipole interactions, not friction or temperature.

Discover how mirrors behave under extreme heat and the surprising physics behind glowing reflective surfaces.

For over a hundred years, schoolchildren around the world have learned that ice melts when pressure and friction are applied.

For nearly two centuries, scientists believed that ice becomes slippery because pressure or friction melts its surface. New ...

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There’s a lot of physics going on inside a cold glass of beer. This is especially the case right after the initial pour, when ...

Stillwater filmmaker explores his childhood adoration for the 1970s “Space: 1999” TV show and all manner of related topics — including why mankind never ventured deeper into space.

Despite being a common invention, the bicycle’s balance and mechanics are more complex than most realize. The Ukrainian ...

The godfather of AI” and Nobel Prize winner in physics sees a dark future for humanity. In his view, artificial intelligence ...

Researchers have deciphered why beer foam is stable. In lager beers, viscosity ensures stability, in Belgian ales a complex ...

From historic taverns to wood-fired gems, discover New Jersey pizzerias serving legendary pies that blend tradition, flavor, ...