Search for axions from nearby star Betelgeuse comes up empty

Results significantly narrow the range of possible places to find the hypothetical dark matter particles.

---

physics astrophysics astronomy nasa space-exploration research stars school-of-science kavli-institute space-astronomy-and-planetary-science

Stereotypes may stifle some harassment claims

People in a new study deemed the sexual harassment claims of "prototypical" women more credible, which raises the question of who gets silenced.

---

gender sexual-harassment bias stereotypes society-and-culture physical-appearance crimes

Mark Vogelsberger wins 2020 Buchalter Cosmology Prize for simulating a “fuzzy” universe

Associate professor of physics shares the honor with colleague Phillip Mocz for their novel dark matter research.

---

physics astrophysics astronomy dark-matter research awards-honors-and-fellowships school-of-science faculty computer-modeling kavli-institute space-astronomy-and-planetary-science galaxy-formation

Experiments investigate time symmetry violations

Researchers report progress on synthesizing and detecting ions that are among the most sensitive measures for time symmetry violations.

---

physics science-and-technology time ions

Quantum projects launched to solve universe’s mysteries

Researchers will use cutting-edge quantum technologies to transform our understanding of the universe and answer key questions such as the nature of dark

---

quantum physics astrophysics particle-physics quantum-physics

How black holes morphed from theory to reality

PODCAST: Physicists were mostly skeptical back when the idea of them emerged a century ago from Einstein’s work. The evolution of the evidence, from circumstantial to conclusive, is the quintessential story of science.

---

podcast space-astronomy physical-world

Robot dances show how messy swarms get organized

Researchers have a new theory about how groups of animals, particles, or robots become orderly. To show it off, they used dancing robots.

---

physics robots science-and-technology

Connected workouts can help you get fit alongside virtual buddies during the pandemic

From step counters and active video games to apps for exercisers and tech-enabled gear, there are a lot of ways to combine your workouts with your digital life.

---

group-dynamics fitness-apps fitness-trackers apple-watch fitbit physical-exercise physical-fitness nintendo-wii strava gamification fitness-app gym-membership digital-fitness-trackers group-exercise

RNA molecules are masters of their own destiny

Research suggests the products of transcription — RNA molecules — regulate their own production through a feedback loop.

---

physics chemistry genetics biology rna research drug-development school-of-engineering school-of-science whitehead-institute chemical-engineering