Latest about gravity
Why can't we see the far side of the moon?
Spacecraft have visited and photographed the far side of the moon, but why can't we see it from Earth?
How do cats land on their feet?
Cats are masters of contortion — and the laws of physics — which helps them stick the landing more times than not.
What would happen if the moon disappeared tomorrow?
The moon controls the tides, impacts marine ecosystems, and subtly influences time on Earth. So what would happen if the moon suddenly disappeared?
Where does the solar system end?
The location of the solar system's outer boundary is a point of contention among astronomers. There are three possible candidates, which "all have merit." But which one is best?
'Emergent gravity' could force us to rewrite the laws of physics
The idea of emergent gravity is still new and requires a lot of assumptions in its calculations to make it work. But if experimental evidence ever proves it real, we would need to totally rewrite the laws of physics.
Every 2.4 million years, Mars tugs on Earth so hard it changes the ocean floor
A new geological study suggests that Mars' gravitational field pulls the Earth closer to the sun over cycles lasting millions of years, warming our climate.
Passing stars may have changed Earth's orbit and climate, study finds
Passing stars may have altered Earth's orbit, and its climate, many times throughout cosmic history. New research digs into what that means when it comes to understanding our planet's past.
Why don't we feel Earth spinning?
Earth moves around the sun at 67,000 mph and makes a full rotation once every 24 hours. So why can't we feel the Earth's rotation?
