Physics and Astronomy Blog

“Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing — and physics in action”

“Two athletes square off for an intense dance battle. The DJ starts spinning tunes, and the athletes begin twisting, spinning and seemingly defying gravity, respectfully watching each other and taking turns showing off their skill. The athletes converse through their movements, speaking through a dance that celebrates both athleticism and creativity. While the athletes probably […]

Clemson grad student’s study sheds light on planet formation in infant stars

A little over three decades ago, the only planets we could confirm were the ones in our solar system. But with the advent of more powerful telescopes on the ground and new observatories in space, scientists have since discovered the existence of thousands of exoplanets orbiting stars other than our sun. According to Janus Kozdon, […]