Quantum PhysicsMay 24, 2023
The Universe Began with a Bang, Not a Bounce, New Studies Find
New research pokes holes in the idea that the cosmos expanded and then contracted before beginning again
Stories by James Riordon
James Riordon is a freelance writer based in Clarksville, MD. His book about the neutrino, Ghost Particle (with co-author Alan Chodos), is due out in February 2023.
AstronomyAugust 18, 2022
Ancient Stargazers Saw Betelgeuse Shine a Different Color
Although Betelgeuse is currently a red giant star, astronomers millennia ago reported it as yellow
Particle PhysicsJuly 29, 2022
Physics Particles Fly as Practical Tools
Protons, muons, neutrinos and other particles are moving beyond the realm of physics to help in a myriad of ways
Space & PhysicsFebruary 22, 2021
New Supernova Alert System Promises Early Access to Spectacles in Space
Upgrades to the SuperNova Early Warning System (SNEWS) detection system offer advance notice of impending blasts