An earthquake typically sets off ruptures that ripple out from its underground origins. But on rare occasions, seismologists have observed quakes that reverse course, further shaking up areas that ...

In the everyday world, governed by classical physics, the concept of equilibrium reigns. If you put a drop of ink into water, ...

Acoustic tweezers use sound waves to create a potential-energy well that can hold an object in place – they are the acoustic ...

WASHINGTON — Earth's average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate ...

Cuttlefish attract prospective sexual partners by creating a pattern on their skin, based on the orientation of light waves. By Kate Golembiewski Many of the snazziest decorations in the animal ...

One of the most influential science studies of all time started with a modest minicomputer, some simulated boxes of water molecules, and a grand vision for computer-aided chemistry. The year was 1982.

The idea that we’re living inside a simulation, as popularized by “The Matrix” franchise, has piqued the interest of scientists for decades. In 2003, philosopher Nick Bostrom proposed in a highly ...

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Alphabet has long been exploring quantum AI technology. The company has engineered its own chip, called Willow, which just achieved a major breakthrough. Quantum computing could be the next big ...

Waves of synchronized, coordinated neuronal activity have been observed and studied in the brain for over a century. But for the first time, Yale researchers have identified where a certain type—known ...

I'm currently working on wind-wave misalignment effects for the VolturnUS and I found that, for above rated speeds and wind wave misalignment, the platform roll oscillation probably generated by the ...

Tsunami alerts have been issued for the U.S. West Coast, including Alaska and Hawaii, following an earthquake off the coast of Russia. Newsweek reached out to the National Weather Service (NWS) ...