physics

There have been major advancements in Oreo science.

Researchers at MIT looked at "postmortem crème distribution" to see if two Oreo wafers can have an equal amount of filling after being twisted.

Marie Curie, who was born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867, is still the only person to receive Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.

Once a simple patent clerk, Albert Einstein changed the world with his theories of special and general relativity.

If you can’t wrap your head around the physics of air travel, this video will illustrate it for you.

In this episode of Misconceptions, Justin Dodd breaks down some common misunderstandings about physics.

Marie and Pierre Curie admitted to not fully understanding the source of radioactivity. Could a psychic medium named Eusapia Palladino reveal some clues?

Stephen Hawking at Cambridge's Emmanuel College in 2013.

After Stephen Hawking’s death, Cambridge University announced plans to house his whole archive. Now, they need someone to help them organize it.

'Clang, clang, clang' went the cookie tray.

Metal expands, which you can’t exactly prevent—but certain baking sheets weather the storm better than others.

In this historic footage, you can watch Albert Einstein describe the scientific equation that made him famous.

Using a computer simulation, this video visualizes the many millions of balloons that would be needed to lift the house from Pixar's 'Up' in real life.

Putting metal in the microwave is never a good idea—especially if you're inspired by a viral social media hoax.

YouTube's Physics Girl snuffs out a candle with carbon dioxide.

From spinning eggs to DIY slime, these at-home science experiments help you stay busy and learn a few things, too.

From the origins of our species to clues about the future of the universe, scientific discoveries achieved in the last decade transformed our understanding of our world. Here are 14 of the most momentous.