Gravity is no longer a mystery to physicists—at least when it comes to large distances. Thanks to science, we can calculate the orbits of planets, predict tides, and send rockets into space with ...

For the first time, theoretical physicists from the Institute of Theoretical Physics (IPhT) in Paris-Saclay have completely determined the statistics that can be generated by a system using quantum ...

Dhar becomes only the second scientist working in India to receive the honor, joining physicist Ashoke Sen, and shares this year's award with three other statistical mechanics researchers for work ...

Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins the 2026 Dirac Medal for his pioneering work in statistical mechanics, adding another major honour to his remarkable scientific career.

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The Leinweber Foundation has made a major gift establishing the Leinweber Forum for ...

A $18.4 million commitment from the Leinweber Foundation to the University of Chicago will support the creation of a new institute for theoretical physics at UChicago. The transformative gift will ...

Melba Phillips, who grew up on a farm in Indiana at the turn of the 20th century, was one of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s first graduate students at the University of California, Berkeley. Together they ...

Soviet physicist Lev Landau created a rigorous "Theoretical Minimum" exam for aspiring scientists. This challenging test ...

David J. Gross, a celebrated U.S. theoretical physicist, calls himself an optimist—especially concerning the future of his field. He’s certain that somewhere out there lurks a final, unified theory of ...

Deepak Dhar's CV just got a new addition to what is already a very impressive list. The 74-year-old Indian theoretical physicist is a recipient of the 2026 Dirac Medal, which is considered one of the ...

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