The particles that are in an atom: protons, neutrons and electrons The particles that are in protons and neutrons: quarks The four fundamental forces: gravity, electromagnetism, the strong force and ...

Science is full of weird and wacky things. From the way our bodies work to the way that light moves through space, there's a lot that can surprise and intrigue us. Now, a bunch of users on Reddit have ...

How far it is from the sun: 886 million miles (1.4 billion kilometers), on average How big it is: 72,400 miles (116,500 km) across, or almost 10 times the size of Earth. How many moons it has: At ...

The other day, my son had to come up with some questions about space for a science class assignment. His favorite, and rightfully so, was: Why does the sun look yellow, but stars that are farther away ...

Since their first discovery in 1911, superconductors — materials which perfectly conduct electricity — have long beguiled and tantalized physicists. Superconductors are used in particle accelerators, ...

Both scientists and journalists sometimes have the uncomfortable experience of seeing their research and conclusions challenged by startling new information. If you are a true scientist or journalist, ...