Articles for category: Material Science, Physics

10 Natural Phenomena That Defy the Laws of Physics

10 Natural Phenomena That Defy the Laws of Physics

Gargi Chakravorty

You’ve probably been told that are unchangeable, fundamental truths governing every corner of our universe. Yet nature seems to have its own sense of humor, occasionally serving up phenomena that make even the brightest scientists scratch their heads. From floating lightning orbs that last impossibly long to particles that appear to communicate faster than light ...

Why Time Might Not Exist the Way We Think It Does

Why Time Might Not Exist the Way We Think It Does

Gargi Chakravorty

The steady tick of your wall clock, the relentless march from morning to night, the aging process that marks our lives – all of these seem to prove that time is as real and fundamental as the ground beneath your feet. Yet some of the most brilliant minds in physics are questioning this most basic ...

The Weird Science of Bose-Einstein Condensates: When Matter Becomes One Giant Atom

The Weird Science of Bose-Einstein Condensates: When Matter Becomes One Giant Atom

Annette Uy

Imagine a universe where the rules of physics bend and twist into fascinating new forms. Welcome to the world of Bose-Einstein Condensates (BECs), where matter behaves in ways that defy our everyday experiences. This state of matter, predicted by Albert Einstein and Indian physicist Satyendra Nath Bose in the early 20th century, offers a glimpse ...

10 Mind-Bending Theories About Parallel Realities and Dimensions

10 Mind-Bending Theories About Parallel Realities and Dimensions

Jan Otte

Have you ever wondered if the decisions you didn’t make are playing out somewhere else in another universe? Imagine for a moment that every choice creates a new reality, every quantum event splits the cosmos, and every possibility exists simultaneously in dimensions we can barely comprehend. The concept of parallel realities has moved far beyond ...

Pac-Man and Ghost.

From Pac-Man to Open Worlds: How Video Game Physics Have Evolved Over Time

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine stepping into a world where every movement feels real, every jump has weight, and every collision is believable. This is the magic of video game physics, a field that has seen monumental growth since the days of Pac-Man. From simplistic pixelated mazes to vast open-world environments, the intricacies of physics in gaming have evolved ...

The Physics of Flight: How Birds Break Aerodynamic Rules

The Physics of Flight: How Birds Break Aerodynamic Rules

Andrew Alpin

You’ve probably watched birds soaring overhead and wondered how something that seems to defy logic can move through air with such apparent ease. For centuries, scientists believed that birds simply followed the same aerodynamic principles we use to design aircraft. Yet the more we study avian flight, the more we discover that birds operate in ...

Rivers That Seem to Flow Uphill - Optical Illusion or Gravity Trick?

Rivers That Seem to Flow Uphill – Optical Illusion or Gravity Trick?

Andrew Alpin

You know that feeling when you see something that just doesn’t seem right? Your brain does a little double-take, trying to process what you’re witnessing. That’s exactly what happens when you encounter a river that appears to be flowing uphill. It’s not magic or supernatural forces at play, but rather fascinating combinations of physics, perception, ...

Beaches Covered in Perfect Ice Spheres - Freak Storm or Physics?

Beaches Covered in Perfect Ice Spheres – Freak Storm or Physics?

Gargi Chakravorty

Imagine strolling down a winter beach and discovering thousands of perfectly round ice spheres scattered across the sand like nature’s bowling balls. You might think you’ve stumbled upon some bizarre storm aftermath or an elaborate art installation. Yet what you’re witnessing is one of Mother Nature’s most mesmerizing winter phenomena, where the laws of physics ...

Silent at First... Then BOOM: Why Some Earthquakes Start Quiet

Silent at First… Then BOOM: Why Some Earthquakes Start Quiet

Andrew Alpin

Have you ever wondered why earthquakes seem to strike completely without warning, while others are preceded by smaller tremors? The Earth’s crust holds secrets that even the most advanced seismic instruments struggle to detect. Some earthquakes begin their journey toward destruction in absolute silence, building tension deep underground before unleashing their fury in a matter ...