Magnetic reconnection is a process that occurs when the magnetic fields of a conductive plasma quickly rearrange and release massive amounts of stored magnetic energy. It is widely thought to be the ...

Research means asking questions of the universe. For centuries, clever minds have advanced science by devising ingenious experiments designed so their results reveal something about the laws of nature ...

In 2019, astronauts on the ISS conducted a playful yet scientifically significant experiment with Nickelodeon's green slime, ...

Short demo: The fan in a vacuum pushes air out, creating a system of low pressure. This in turn creates a system of low pressure within the bag, allowing for an entertaining demonstration of the power ...

For the 25th anniversary of its landmark Kaczmarczik Lecture on March 12, Drexel’s Department of Physics went big — hosting viral sensation Tatiana Erukhimova, PhD for a record number of attendees.

These days, most of us have a smartphone. They are so commonplace that we rarely stop to consider how amazing they truly are. The open-source project Phyphox has provided easy access to your phone’s ...

A physics-aware AI framework combines reliable data, predictive models and automated experiments to accelerate discovery of ...

Theoretical physics is the development of mathematical formalisms and computational protocols for describing all aspects of objects found in the world around us and their interaction. This can involve ...