JAMES: Energy is also transferred through work done. We cover work done in much more detail in our Bitesize Physics ‘forces’ series, so be sure to go back and check that one out. But for a ...

But to understand how things work in the real world, quantum mechanics must be combined with other elements of physics – principally, Albert Einstein’s special theory of relativity ...

Did you know that there was a woman who was considered to be the 'First Lady of Physics?' Her name was Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu, ...

Our work helps shape sound policies, inform public opinion, and advance the pursuit of science, engineering, and medicine. Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of ...