The same pulling force that causes “tears” in a glass of wine also shapes embryos. It’s another example of how genes exploit ...

Here are the best physics books for anyone looking for an accessible and engaging immersion into the world of physics. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Simple Machines Made Simple,’ which raised more than seven times its target on Kickstarter, wants to demystify mechanical engineering for kids. How do you explain the laws of physics to a toddler?

Physics has a reputation for being dominated by men, especially a century ago, as quantum physics was just being invented – ...

Ars Technica: The Voyager Golden Record is perhaps the best known example of humans attempting to communicate with an alien species, spearheaded by the late Carl Sagan, among others. But what are the ...

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The year 2016 has not covered itself in glory. Divisive elections, various natural and human-made disasters and a depressingly long obituary roll of well-loved celebrities mean that for many residents ...

Well written, novel and scientifically interesting for physicists – these are the criteria we use to select the Physics World Book of the Year. In this podcast, you’ll hear us talk about four of the ...

Game of Thronesmight be loosely based on the 100 Years' War, but it's not set on Earth: it's a bigger planet with less metal, a longer year and, of course, magic and dragons. But the books and the TV ...

Strictly speaking, my pick for best science book of the year is actually about philosophy of science. But in this case, a philosopher has found a solution to one of the great nagging problems inspired ...