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Quantum theory and Einstein's theory of general relativity are two of the greatest successes in modern physics. Each works ...

Quantum mechanics and relativity are the two pillars of modern physics. However, for over a century, their treatment of space ...

As the year draws to a close, we take a look at some of the biggest science stories of the year, and why they matter.

It's official: "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" is coming to HBO Max in 2026. On July 9, the streaming service handed a series order to the "Big Bang Theory" spinoff starring legacy cast member ...

The universe has no brain. It has no gray matter, no nervous system, no neurons firing electrical impulses—and yet, that physical structure may not be where intelligence and consciousness actually ...

A new theory proposes that the universe’s fundamental forces and particle properties may arise from the geometry of hidden extra dimensions. These dimensions could twist and evolve over time, forming ...