Explore the fundamental concept of matter in physics, everything that makes up the physical world around us. Matter is not ...

Solid is a state of matter in which the molecules are packed closely together and usually arranged in a regular pattern. A solid object has a fixed shape and volume.

A weird, dead magnetized star has a solid surface, surprising astronomers The unique neutron star 4U 0142+61 has a solid surface and a giant ring of matter orbiting it ...

Solid matter has generally been classed as being either amorphous or a crystal with the atoms in crystal demonstrating a definite repeating pattern and amorphous structures having none. Now ...

The four fundamental states of matter are solid, liquid, gas and plasma, but there others, such as Bose-Einstein condensates and time crystals, that are man-made.

Confirmed: New phase of matter is solid and liquid at the same time. The mind-bending material would be like a sponge made of water that's leaking water.

Dividing the universe into fermions and bosons might seem arcane and arbitrary - like a game of pachinko - but without that weird quantum rule, our macroscopic world could not exist.

Why do cars crash? Why can't you walk through walls? What is it about matter that makes solid objects impenetrable? Even if you are a science junky, odds are that you've been misinformed as to why.

Claims of higher energy density, much faster recharging, and better safety are why solid-state-battery technology appears to be the next big thing for EV batteries.

First Solid Sign that Matter Doesn't Behave Like Antimatter. News. By Jesse Emspak published 1 March 2017 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.