Scientists have announced the results of a decade-long quest to measure Newton’s gravitational constant, the force that keeps our feet on the ground and holds planets in orbit. The pursuit was more or ...

Spring-loaded plungers use a spring and a plunger (or ball tip) to exert a precise and repeatable force. They are a better option than having engineers cobble together an assembly that uses a simple, ...

Astronomers are rethinking one of cosmology’s biggest mysteries: dark energy. New findings show that evolving dark energy models, tied to ultra-light axion particles, may better fit the universe’s ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. As the U.S. begins the shift to warmer weather, there are countless ...

Physicists have just dropped a new precise measurement for gravity. The newly published value for the strength of gravity, known as “G” or “Big G”, is significantly smaller than some previous ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. What day is the first day of spring 2026? Friday, March 20, ...

Spring break "takeovers" have started to overwhelm some Florida cities and local officials. The massive gatherings are organized on social media and pose danger "because they are organized by ...

A popular spring break hot spot was rattled by violence after five separate shootings sent visitors to a Florida beach destination running for cover, with one ending in a police officer being ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Constant Hall at Old Dominion University will remain closed for classes and other student activities for the duration of the Spring 2026 semester, according to an update from ...

You may be bundled up right now, but spring is just around the corner. The astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the spring equinox, which lands on March 20, ...