The simplest questions are often the best. Robert P Crease tries to answer one from a physics student in Kenya Seeking perfection Tennis balls are a low-cost way to explore simple physics concepts, ...

A look at fun physics projects that make science easy to explore and learn.

Having an impact: the next three “impact projects” will focus on the green economy, space technologies and opportunities in venture capital investment (courtesy: iStock_kmingww) The Institute of ...

A proposed funding program for small- and medium-scale projects reveals insights into the science, logistical challenges, and future of particle physics research. Particle physicists have a reputation ...

The Senior Project in physics provides the opportunity for students to complete their undergraduate education by engaging in research, individually or as part of a major research project. The Physics ...

Explore the laws of matter and energy while mastering physics concepts that explain the universe, power innovation, and matter and energy. Participate in paid cooperative education and hands-on ...

Halina Abramowicz leads the group effort to decide the future of European particle physics. Physics projects are getting bigger, more global, more collaborative and more advanced than ever—with long ...

A “muon shot” aims to study the basic forces of the cosmos. But meager federal budgets could limit its ambitions. By Dennis Overbye and Katrina Miller Friday, Dec. 8: This story was updated to include ...