Here’s a Snapple-cap factoid that’d be fun to whip out in conversation: on a planet the size of a ladybug, objects would fall 30 billion times slower than they do here on Earth. And how do scientists ...

For centuries, the primary way that astronomers studied outer space was through sight. But just ten years ago, scientists ...

Quantum scale gravity has long been a mystery to physics, but things could be starting to change. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Ten years after scientists first detected gravitational waves emerging from two colliding black holes, the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA ...

When LIGO detected gravitational waves unleashed from two colliding black holes for the first time in science history, it set ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Gravity is everywhere. It’s the force that anchors the Earth in ...

Legend has it that Isaac Newton had the moment of inspiration that would lead to his theory of gravity when, on a warm afternoon, he saw an apple fall from a tree and wondered why it should fall down ...

Researchers have succeeded in measuring the gravitational field of a gold sphere, just 2 mm in diameter, using a highly sensitive pendulum - and thus the smallest gravitational force. The experiment ...