Explore 25 science experiments that defied the laws of physics, revealing mind-bending phenomena that challenge intuition.

That was the reaction of Takahiro Takayama, lead physics engineer on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, when he saw the first prototypes for two of the game’s abilities: Ultrahand and Fuse.

Forward-looking: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild impressed players with its flexible physics system in 2017. Nintendo's 2023 follow-up, Tears of the Kingdom, added a fusion system that drew ...

Quantum dynamics—the study of how particles behave and interact in a quantum system—has long fascinated physicists due to its puzzling and sometimes bizarre behaviors. Unlike classical systems, where ...

Back in May, the gameplay clip that had everyone talking was of a lava bridge in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Developers were impressed by the game’s robust physics engine, noting that ...

The demand for immersive, realistic graphics in mobile gaming and AR or VR is pushing the limits of mobile hardware. Achieving lifelike simulations of fluids, cloth, and other materials historically ...

The goal of drive-system engineers is usually pretty straightforward. Specify the smallest motor and drive needed to accelerate and run a load at a required rate, and determine the braking forces ...