From the minute interactions between molecules, to the raging behemoths which are black holes, physics is applied to model them all. Physics is a study which is only ever refined over time. Classical mechanics is nearly perfectly precise at low speeds, but closer to the speed of light, general relativity has to be applied. Physics is not the search for laws, or axioms, but rather to create models which better fit our universe.
Physics
Radioactive waste, production of nuclear weapons, the rarity of nuclear fuel. Thorium reactors promise to solve all these problems, and yet why have we not heard of them and how do they work?
Mathematics
The natural world is filled with complex and unpredictable phenomena, from weather patterns to the dynamics of ecosystems and the stock market. At first glance, these systems may seem entirely random, yet there are often underlying deterministic laws governed by mathematics.
Physics
Global Navigation affects over 6 million civilians worldwide, but getting the satellites to orbit and triangulating positions was never straightforward.
Physics
Time may seem to be constant and universal, but under certain conditions, it can bend and warp to become unrecognisable.
Engineering
Today's world would be very different without the jet engine.
Physics
What would you see if you fell into a black hole? What might it look like to someone outside? Could you escape once you've fallen though?
Computational Physics Prizes
This article explains how rainbows are formed in depth, and then details the process on how python code was developed in order to imitate the formation of them.
Computer Science
The STEM Committee's science exhibition captivated the audience with a whirlwind of hands-on science and mind-bending experiments. From exploring the hidden world of pixels to dissecting a sheep’s brain and testing memory, the night was filled with “wow” moments. From an intense battle between an at
Physics
Neutron stars are born from the explosive deaths of massive stars, known as Type II supernovae. These dense celestial objects, only about 20 kilometers in diameter, possess extreme characteristics such as rapid spin rates and intense magnetic fields. The formation process involves complex nuclear re
Physics
While citizens of New York sat down for supper, an American bomber dubbed the Enola Gay revealed a breakthrough: the Little Boy, the world’s first and most devastating atomic bomb. This bomb, rooted in a British patent by physicist L. Szilard, marked the culmination of six years of scientific innova
Physics
Radiation Pressure is a force that is exerted upon a surface due to the exchange of momentum between the object and the electromagnetic field. This includes electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength, including visible light, radio waves and gamma rays.
Physics
CT scans are a vital medical imaging technique for diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases by providing detailed cross-sectional images of the body. By converting X-ray attenuation data into a sinogram, CT scans visualize internal structures with high precision. Advances like helical scanning