Gravity
Latest about Gravity
Researchers Find Source of Strange 'Negative' Gravity
By Rafi Letzter published
Sound has negative mass, which means it drifts upward very slowly, a new study shows.
Einstein's Theory of Gravity Passes Toughest Test to Date
By Mike Wall published
Einstein's theory of general relativity has passed its most stringent test to date with flying colors, a new study reports.
Are Those Gravitational Waves? Nope, They're Just Thirsty Ravens
By Laura Geggel published
Bizarre data glitches have set gravitational-wave scientists — and a conspiracy of ravens — all aflutter.
Here's What It Looks Like When G-Force Knocks You Out
By Brandon Specktor published
Don't get cocky. If you were this kid, you'd pass out, too.
Why Gravitational Waves Are So Exhilarating
By Don Lincoln published
The gravitational-wave research community seems to be having a remarkable string of good luck. Here's what the smashing finding means.
Einstein Would Be 'Flabbergasted' by Gravitational Wave Nobel
By Sarah Lewin published
Einstein would be pleased — but flabbergasted — to hear the details of humanity's first direct detection of gravitational waves, according to one of three new Nobel winners for the discovery.
Nobel Prize Awarded for Sensational Gravitational Waves Discovery
By Megan Gannon published
Three scientists who were integral in detecting these so-called gravitational waves for the first time were awarded this year's Nobel Prize in physics this morning.
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.