A new mathematical equation describes the distribution of different fragment sizes when an object breaks. Remarkably, the distribution is the same for everything from bubbles to spaghetti.

When a plate drops or a glass smashes, you're annoyed by the mess and the cost of replacing them. But for some physicists, ...

The universal law has its limits – it works best when objects break in a random, chaotic way, such as when a glass tumbler falls and shatters on the floor. However, the law is less accurate for very ...