In simple terms, that assertion is correct, but for those with an expertise in the field, the longer answer to who did it first is almost as complex as the science involved. After all, as particle ...

The ancient Greek philosopher accepted Democritus’ atomism—the origin of everything is the interaction of indivisible bodies, the atoms—but rejected the mechanistic effect as a base for the universe.

Space-time may hide a bizarre new kind of black hole that causes Einstein’s theory of gravity to fail – and could solve the mystery of dark energy ...

Different atoms of the same element are called isotopes ... are used to date very ancient geological events that have to be measured in millions or billions of years.

British philosopher Bertrand Russell said of the difference between our physical world experience and the scientific world of continually changing matter, “There is … some conflict between what common ...