The Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution describes the probability distribution of molecular speeds in a sample of an ideal gas.

A former “D” student from Norway, he made his mark at G.E.’s Research Lab in the U.S., in part by confirming a pivotal theory ...

Satyendra Nath Bose didn’t just make huge contributions to quantum science, he also welcomed women into what was at the time a male-dominated field. Tanusri Saha-Dasgupta and Rupamanjari Ghosh discuss ...

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The John Henry Rowe Endowed Scholarship is a tribute to the remarkable career and enduring legacy of John Henry Rowe. This ...

Physicists confirm DT fusion insights from a 1938 experiment. The findings connect past theory with current fusion efforts. A ...

Thanks to A.I., companies like WindBorne hope to usher in a golden age of forecasting. But they rely in part on government ...

The proposed federal budget for next year includes a 55% cut to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and a 44% cut to ...

Led by experienced STEM and pedagogical experts from Kazakhstan, the workshop emphasized participatory methodologies including micro-group work, case studies, reflection sessions, and practical ...

Raised in this educational environment, Ramesh Surya Teja took studies seriously from the beginning and became an IIT topper.

With the ability to detect and amplify extremely weak electromagnetic signals without adding additional noise, masers have ...

Quantum sensors have become important tools in low-energy particle physics. Michael Doser explores opportunities to exploit ...