Is theoretical physics a waste of resources? originally appeared on Quora: the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Viktor T.

The Universe Speaks in Numbers: How Modern Maths Reveals Nature’s Deepest Secrets Graham Farmelo Faber & Faber (2019) Mathematics is an immensely powerful tool for understanding the laws of the ...

IN 2025 A GROUP of theoretical physicists studying the behaviour of fundamental particles called gluons hit a brick wall in their calculations. In search of a fresh perspective, the physicists teamed ...

Italy's National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN), in collaboration with the Galileo Galilei Institute (GGI) of Florence, have awarded the first Galileo Medal to Juan Maldacena "for his pioneering ...

The 10th Abdus Salam Memorial Lecture was delivered at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, LUMS, by Harvard physicist Subir Sachdev, who highlighted the scientific legacy of Pakistan ...

Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (NORDITA) has the following research output in the current window (1 December 2024 - 30 November 2025) of the Nature Index. Click on Count to view a list of ...

The Thinking Beyond webinar, "What happens when a quantum measurement is made?" held on Feb. 26, focused on the intricacies of quantum measurements and their implications for understanding the quantum ...

Physicists have long sought to describe the universe in terms of equations. Now, S James Gates explains how research on a class of geometric symbols known as adinkras could lead to fresh insights into ...

A $18.4 million commitment from the Leinweber Foundation to the University of Chicago will support the creation of a new institute for theoretical physics at UChicago. The transformative gift will ...

What was the worst mistake ever made in theoretical physics? originally appeared on Quora: the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer ...

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features an interview with Tannie Liverpool, who uses statistical physics to explore outstanding questions in biology. Based at the UK’s University of ...