A scientist proposes a new law of physics suggesting the universe may be a digital simulation, linking physics, biology, and information systems as evidence.

Configurational entropy quantifies the number of accessible molecular arrangements within a system and is a critical parameter in understanding thermodynamic properties, binding affinities and ...

A recent experiment shows how quantum mechanics can make heat flow from a cold body to a hot one, an apparent (though not real) violation of the second law of thermodynamics. Some laws aren’t meant to ...