We all know space is cold, but some places are so extreme they make even Antarctica look comfortable. Scientists have […] ...

It’s easy to guess where the hottest place in the universe might be—the core of a giant star, maybe, or a disk of gas heated to millions of degrees as it tries to cram its way into a super-massive ...

WASHINGTON -- Astronomers have found the coldest spot in our solar system and it may be a little close for comfort. It's on our moon, right nearby. NASA's new Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is making ...

Join us on campus for an inspiring event hosted by the Department of Physics. The evening will kick off with remarks by Professor David Weld as we explore the frontiers of quantum science — from the ...

Nature categorizes particles into two fundamental types: fermions and bosons. While matter-building particles such as quarks and electrons belong to the fermion family, bosons typically serve as force ...

Animal species that live in environments as harsh as the Antarctic have many incredible adaptations to help them survive. Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) are a leading example. These resilient ...