Artwork illustrating how string theory emerges from a few simple mathematical assumptions about particle collisions. Credit: AI-generated art by Clifford Cheung. Physicists searching for a better ...

Physicists may have uncovered a surprising new clue that string theory—the idea that the universe is built from unimaginably tiny vibrating strings—could be more than just a mathematical fantasy.

If you could take an apple and break it into smaller and smaller parts, you would find molecules, then atoms, followed by subatomic particles like protons and the quarks and gluons that make them up.

Film star-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as the new chief minister of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, ending days of political uncertainty. The 51-year-old's newly-formed party ...

After a long campaign and sustained efforts to stitch together a coalition, TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay will finally be the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. He has already proven his numbers before the ...

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar said on Friday (May 8, 2026) he has not committed himself to the swearing-in when Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party president C. Joseph Vijay and others told ...

To secure a majority and form the government, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is likely to seek backing from smaller parties such as the Congress, PMK, Left parties, CPM, and VCK, which together could help ...

Bluegrass superstar (it's kind of fun to have one of those these days, huh?) Billy Strings posted a photo of himself and some nasty-looking X-rays that came from an ill-advised bit of backstage ...

Billy Strings is coming back to Denver. The bluegrass virtuoso just announced the fall leg of his tour, which kicks off in April in St. Augustine, Florida. And lucky for us, the fall portion will ...