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Two leading scientists discuss the future of their field. Credit...Ariel Davis Supported by By Dennis Overbye The future belongs to those who prepare for it, as scientists who petition federal ...

Watching a ski jumper fly through the air might get you wondering, “How do they do that?” The answer is – physics!That’s why ...

Dive into the fascinating world of electromagnetism with Python Physics Lesson 30! In this lesson, we explore why a long wire generates a magnetic field and how current flow creates magnetic effects ...

Imaginary numbers might seem like unicorns and goblins — interesting but irrelevant to reality. But for describing matter at its roots, imaginary numbers turn out to be essential. They seem to be ...

To mark the United Nations' International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Institute of Physics and IOP Publishing celebrate women who are advancing scientific discovery and help to build a ...

Physics is the study of the underlying laws and mechanisms explaining how the universe works. Most of what we do in daily life is based on a principle or law of physics—dealing with forces, motion, ...

Scientists used fluid dynamics to learn how to get the most flavor from pour-over coffee. By Katrina Miller More than a billion cups of coffee are consumed daily: French-press, espresso, cold brew, ...

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Physics plays a basic role in science, engineering, and technology. It deals with the physical world all around us at the most fundamental level, seeking to understand the energy transformations of ...

Prepare to pursue graduate studies or launch successful careers in national laboratories, research and industry. The Master of Science in Physics program at UMass Lowell provides a strong foundation ...