When it comes to consciousness, theories are like toothbrushes. Everybody has their own and nobody wants to use anybody ...

By replacing the Standard Model's description of particles with the framework from string theory, the researchers ... expansion is a significant theoretical breakthrough, independent experimental ...

Classical physics theories suggest that when two or more ... of dark states is that they contain photons. The new theoretical framework outlined by the researchers suggests that these photons ...

From small to vast ranges, species diversity grows unevenly. With a shrinking planet and climate change, biodiversity is ...

At the quantum level, the past and the future are indiscernible. That could have profound effects on the world we can see.

Scientists are racing against time to try and create revolutionary, sustainable energy sources (such as solid-state batteries ...

This year, the scientific community is celebrating the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics, which changed our understanding of the universe and might answer ...

A key factor preventing impact investing from reaching its maximum potential is the absence of robust monitoring and learning ...

Coordinating complicated interactive systems, whether it's the different modes of transportation in a city or the various ...

UCT’s Prof François Cilliers delivered his inaugural lecture on 9 April, unpacking the complex relationship between theory, research and practice.

After netting the world’s highest-paying science award, preeminent theoretical physicist Gerard ’t Hooft reflects on his ...