In January I wrote a piece titled “ 5 Physics Equations Everyone Should Know .” Lots of you weighed in with your own ...

When we talk about the speed of sound, we usually mean how fast it moves through air. But it can travel much faster through other media, and now scientists at the University of Cambridge and Queen ...

Prior to learning the formulas by heart, it's critical to comprehend the fundamental ideas. To strengthen your comprehension, spend some time reading and comprehending the theory underlying the ...

Upper limit: a US Navy F/A-18 travelling near the speed of sound in air. The white halo comprises water droplets that have condensed from the air because of the sudden drop in pressure behind the ...

Gordon Rojewski is a General Motors engineer. With that type of brain to contend with, it was no wonder that we had to ask for an explanation about the personalized plate on his turbocharged '88 ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

In a vacuum like space, the speed of light is just over 186,280 miles per second. Scientists have now shown it's possible to slow it down to zero miles per second without sacrificing its brightness, ...