Physicists have built a real-number version of quantum mechanics that makes all the same predictions as the standard theory, ...

The laws of physics that concern heat and work could gain a firmer mathematical footing thanks to “gauge theory”, which ...

In June, TD Bank told staff that it would begin running software called WorkiQ on their work computers, tracking time spent ...

Some 40 years ago, physicists noticed certain metals were conducting electricity in a bizarre way no one could explain. New ...

Just slow down. Of course, that means it’ll take longer to get to your destination. A few years ago, I wrote a piece for WIRED on finding an optimal driving speed, assuming the extra drive time costs ...

How Emmy Noether's theorem uses the Lagrangian to provide a formula for calculating the quantity of symmetries in a ...

Have you ever encountered a ‘Debbie Downer’ or a ‘Negative Nigel’ at work? These people seem to enjoy complaining, and Dr Paolo Yaranon has met more than a few. For example, when the assistant ...

As Homer tells us, Odysseus made an epic journey, against the odds, from Troy to his home in Ithaca. He visited many lands, but mostly dwelt with the nymph Calypso on her island. We can imagine that ...

Most materials expand when heated because increased atomic vibrations push atoms slightly farther apart. However, some unusual materials, such as α‑Cu₂V₂O₇, instead shrink when heated, a phenomenon ...

We all know someone who seems to be an endless source of negativity. We get it. The world can be a dark place, and the news cycle could make anyone spiral. But whether it’s coming from a close family ...

Students attending schools that ban the use of phones throughout the school day aren't necessarily experiencing better mental health and wellbeing, as the first worldwide study of its kind has found ...

Negative reinforcement is a frequently misused term that diminishes its value as a powerful tool for behavior change. You may be puzzled by the claim that negative reinforcement is actually a good ...