Fundamental physics.

Explore matter, forces and the experiments behind our understanding of nature, from particle searches to gravitational waves.

Fundamental physics6 min read

Measuring Spacetime: How Science Captures Cosmic Ripples

Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of spacetime produced by accelerating massive bodies like colliding black holes and neutron stars. This article explores how ground interferometers such as LIGO, pulsar timing arrays, and future space missions like LISA measure these minuscule cosmic distortions.

Fundamental physics6 min read

Hunting the Invisible: How Scientists Search for Dark Matter Particles

Physicists hunt for dark matter through three complementary methods: underground direct detection of rare nuclear recoils, space-based searches for annihilation products like gamma rays, and collider experiments tracking missing momentum. Leading candidates include WIMPs and axions.