Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object has by virtue of its position above the surface of the Earth. When an object is lifted, work is done. When work is done in raising the height ...

For over a century, physicists have grappled with one of the most profound questions in science: How do the rules of quantum ...

There are moments in the history of human thought when a simple realization transforms our understanding of reality. A moment ...

Unlike chemical energy in batteries, which degrades over repeated cycles, gravitational potential energy does not fade with time. As long as mechanical parts remain functional, the stored energy ...

Researchers have taken atomic diffraction to a new level, revealing surprising behaviors in high-energy helium and hydrogen ...

Some of the most massive and influential stars in the universe are OB stars. These blue giants, many times more massive than ...

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally on track for their long-awaited return to Earth. And they must ...

The Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone (CMZ), is unlike most of the galaxy. Almost 80 percent of its dense gas is held there, ...

For decades, black holes have been considered one-way destinations. Anything crossing the event horizon — the invisible ...

While LIGO’s laser can currently reach 750 kilowatts, it needs to surpass one megawatt to achieve its full potential.