Behind the Sun, the comet appears to show signs of acceleration beyond what is expected by gravity. And for reasons not yet ...

(via Sabine Hossenfelder) Just exactly what does it mean that gravity is not a force? In this video I will revisit the question and explain why you are currently accelerating upwards, and how Einstein ...

The halls of science, known for prim propriety and careful debate, are feuding. A new theory of gravity challenges Einstein's general relativity, our current understanding of that thing that keeps our ...

‘Gravity’ is back in the headlines again. The film, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, is up for a handful of Academy Awards this year, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress ...

Learn what a black hole is, how it forms, and how astronomers detect it. Understand the science behind black holes and their ...

When Tom Marshburn floated back to Earth after months on the International Space Station, his skin carried stories no photo ...

Imagine the way a candle burns on Earth. The flame is stretched like a teardrop and it flickers and jumps upwards. Take away gravity and fire looks much different. Flames burn more slowly and in an ...

What is the force that puts the thrill in thrill rides? Gravity, of course! One of the biggest challenges for Imagineers in designing theme park attractions, like Disney's Rockin' Roller Coaster and ...

A young English scientific worker, one R. H. Tate of West Hartlepool, Durham, last week summoned witnesses into his laboratory’s secrecy, showed them a sheet of aluminum-like metal on the floor, held ...