Much to the delight of the mainstream media, there's a battle royal going on in physics. Over recent months, a fair bit of mud has been slung in the theoretical physics community over the issue of ...

In this video, we explore the relationship between string theory and quantum field theory (QFT). QFT is a mathematical framework that describes nearly all particles and forces in the universe but ...

Inspired by kirigami, a type of Japanese paper art, researchers have created a new material that transforms from a grid into any 3D structure you'd like. Reading time 2 minutes There’s a very thin ...

Where next? Quantum metrology, fusion and medical physics are three hot topics to be featured on Physics World Live this year. (Courtesy: iStock/shutter_m) I used to set myself the challenge every ...

Queen’s gambit: New research find that the standard game of chess can give an advantage to white – regardless of where the back pieces are placed (courtesy: istock/gedzun) Chess is a seemingly simple ...

NASA has a long history of spending big on bold ideas, only to see some of them stall, crash, or get quietly shelved. The story behind a $2 million “giant moon” that never fulfilled its original ...

Abstract: Due to the high local current densities, Through Silicon Vias (TSVs) are susceptible to electromigration (EM) degradation, which reduces the reliability of integrated circuits. Unlike ...

The output of GridFM is not a guaranteed optimal solution, but it provides a great “warm start” for existing solvers. This means that utility providers can continue to rely on their certified OPF ...