The remarkable thing about our universe is that it’s possible to explore at least some of its inner workings with very simple tools. Gravity is one example, to which [Galileo]’s inclined planes and ...

PROF. MAX PLANCK, originator of the quantum theory and emeritus professor of theoretical physics in the University of Berlin, will celebrate his eightieth birthday on April 23. Planck's work had a ...

There are many well-known physical constants, but it always interests us when someone can approximately measure them using equipment you probably have. We could pretend it is because we want to help ...

ADVANCES in fundamental theory have often been guided by the principle that reliance is to be placed on the most directly observed quantities, that is, those involving least theoretical assumptions.

The purpose of this investigation was development of a simple method, using light-emitting diodes, to verify Planck's Constant. Early in the course of the work, the discovery of an invalid assumption ...

Editor's note: This article contains spoilers for the Netflix original series "Stranger Things." Season 3 of the Netflix hit series "Stranger Things" continues to prove the show's appreciation for ...