Quantum computing's edge looked closer after a hard physics problem seemed beyond classical machines. But a new result shows compressed math and smarter algorithms can match or beat that benchmark, ...

The currents of the oceans, the roiling surface of the sun, and the clouds of smoke billowing off a forest fire—all are governed by the same laws of physics and give rise to a complex phenomenon known ...

The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we hand over the keyboard to a physicist or two to tell you about fascinating ideas from their corner of the universe.

Physics is considered a cold, hard science – but it will transform your life if you view it with a bit more subjectivity, ...

I think the best way to measure the quality of a game is how it compels you to keep playing, even though you’ve got other shit to do. Good games will make you say “just one more level.” When you stop ...

Books that rely on hard science fiction have been popular since the 1950s, and they continue to fascinate, challenge, and ...