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2009 Nobel Laureates Shaped Modern Networking: Physicists Paved Way for Seeing Mars and for Phone Photography

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By: Rosemary E. Bachelor

Physicists Get High Paying Jobs in Recessions: Physics Graduates Can Find Science, Engineering, & Computer Careers

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Halloween Costumes Improved by Physics: How Physicists Can Make Spooky Holiday Witches and Ghosts Realistic

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

How Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging Works: Physics, Images of Fetuses and Internal Organs, & Echocardiograms

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

How Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Works: Physics, NMR, and Diagnostic Medical Images of the Human Body

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

How Fast Are Record-Setting 100 Meter Sprints: Top Speeds for Usain Bolt's & Cheetah's World Running Records

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Is Cincinnati Zoo's Cheetah the Fastest Mammal: Cheetah's Animal 100 Meter Running Speed Record is Not Highest Speed

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Balancing an Egg on the Equinox: Urban Myths, Scientific Method, and Experimental Controls

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Feynman Lectures on Physics: Richard Feynman's Famous Lecture Series is Tutorial for Physicists

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

How Fast Can Humans Swim: What Is Swimming Speed of World's Fastest Man or Woman Swimmers

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

How Fast can Humans run 100 Meters to Marathon: What is Speed of World's Fastest Man or Woman and of Average People

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

What is Resonance in Physics: Resonant Phenomena, Musical Instruments, Radio Tuners, and Bridges

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Three Great Physics Theories: Some of the Best Scientific Hypothesies of the 20th Century

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By: Anna Sanclement

How Fireworks Produce Sounds and Colors: The Science, Physics, and Chemistry Behind Fireworks Displays

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Einstein-Rosen Bridge: Wormholes, Time Travel, and Black Holes

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By: Jeffrey Donaldson

Converting Pounds, Kilograms, Newtons, & Slugs: Physics Units for Mass, Weight, & Force Often Converted Incorrectly

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Obama's Energy Secretary Suggests White Roofs: Physics of Chu's Claim Reflective Surfaces Will Slow Global Warming

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

What are Electron Volts: eVs & MeVs Are Units of Energy for Fundamental Elementary Particles

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

What are Calories, Joules, BTUs, and Ergs: Units To Measure Energy and Work in Physics and Other Sciences

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Why There Is no Atmosphere on the Moon: Weak Gravity Allows Gas Atoms to Escape so no Air on Small Planets

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Spring Tonic for Lakes and Ponds: Melting Ice Rejuvenates Large Bodies of Water in Spring

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By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

Understanding Density and Specific Gravity: Mass Divided by Volume is a Property of the Type of Material

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Discoveries in Physics 2008: Ten of the Most Exciting Breakthroughs During the Year

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By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Relatively Speaking: Dimensions and Relativity

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By: Scott Hermanson

Hadron Composite Particles: Baryons and Mesons

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By: Scott Hermanson

Simplified Nuclear Fission and Fusion for Kids: Two Types of Reactions Fuse Light Atoms or Split Heavy Elements

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Why do Hot Air Balloons Fly: How the Ideal Gas Law and Archimedes's Principle Apply to Ballooning

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Understanding the Ideal Gas Law: Boyle's & Charles' Laws and Pressure, Volume & Temperature of Gasses

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Nanotechnology Mimics Nature's Adhesive: A Glue Which Uses the Gecko's Remarkable Feet as its Inspiration

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Fermi Problems Physics Estimation: Physicists Often Use Order of Magnitude or Power of Ten Estimates

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Interference of Coherent Light Waves: Young's Double-Slit Formula Used for Measurement of Wavelength

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By: Harry P. Schlanger

College Physics Laboratory Tips: How to Succeed in a Conceptual, Algebra, or Calculus Based Lab

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Success in College Physics Classes: How Students Can Succeed in a Calculus or Algebra Based Course

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Selecting the Right Physics Course: Introductory Classes Can Be Conceptual, Algebra-, or Calculus-Based

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Large Scale of the Universe: A Journey from Deep Space to the Earth

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By: Robert Harrand

The Small Scale of the Universe: A Journey from Our World to the Limits of Knowledge

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By: Robert Harrand

Understanding Convection Currents: Convective Heat Energy Transfer in a Circulating Liquid or Gas

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Physics of Blood Pressure: Physical Meaning of Diastolic, Systolic, High, or Low Readings

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Measuring Sound Intensity and Loudness: Adopting the Decibel Scale to Objectively Measure Sound

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By: Harry P. Schlanger

Diffraction of Sound Waves: The Bending of Pressure Waves Around Obstacles or Narrow Openings

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By: Harry P. Schlanger

Representing Sound as Pressure Waves: Longitudinal Wave Characteristics Travelling Through Different Media

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By: Harry P. Schlanger

Latent Heat Fusion & Vaporization: Energy Needed for Phase Change Between Solid, Liquid, & Gas

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Why Continental Climates are Extreme: Heat Capacity of Large Water Bodies Moderates Temperatures

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Specific Heat Capacity: Thermal Energy Needed To Change an Object's Temperature

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Temperature and Heat Content: Random Molecular Kinetic Energy and Total Thermal Energy

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Physics of Weight Loss Programs: Conservation of Energy, Exercise, Diets, & Staying or Becoming Slim

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Physics of Sweating: Why Evaporating Sweat Cools our Bodies in Hot Weather

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Weight of Earth's Atmosphere: Gravity, Force, and Pressure in Fluids & the Power of Physics

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Understanding Pascal's Principle: Pascal, Pressure, Force, Physics of Fluids, & Hydraulic Engineering

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Understanding Pressure in Physics: The Physical Concept of Force Divided by Area and its Applications

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The PN Diode as a Circuit Switch: Using the Ideal Diode Concept of a Switch to Analyse Simple Circuits

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By: Harry P. Schlanger

The Twin Paradox: One of Special Relativity's Most Important Thought Experiments

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Traveling at the Speed of Light: Albert Einstein's Special Relativity and Cosmic Speed Limits

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

What is a Black Hole? The Origin and Present Perspective on these Cosmic Wonders

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Archimedes' Principle: Archimedes, Buoyant Force, Floating Objects, and a Gold Crown

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Quantum Cryptography: The Frontiers of Secrecy

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Legacy of General Relativity: Einstein’s Greatest Theory and its Effect on the Scientific World

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Gravity and General Relativity: Einstein's Revolutionary Theory of Curved Spacetime

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Relativity and Bending Light: Albert Einstein’s Most Famous Prediction of General Relativity

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Equivalence Principle: Einstein's "Happiest Thought" and the General Theory of Relativity

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Universe's Fourth Dimension: Herman Minkowski, Albert Einstein, and the Creation of Space-Time

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Nuclear Chain Reactions: How Atomic Weapons Really Work

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Equivalence of Mass and Energy: Special Relativity and E = mc²

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Addition of Velocities: How Special Relativity and the Constant Speed Affect Measurement

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Time and Space Dilation: Einstein's Answer to the Problem with the Speed of Light

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Lorentz Transformation: Reconciling Space and Time with the Speed of Light

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Simultaneity and Relativity: Proof of The Flexibility of Time and Space

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Relativity and Electromagnetism: The Problem with the Speed of Light

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Speed of Light: How The Study of Electromagnetism Affected Science

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

The Study of Light: The History of Illumination

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Galilean Relativity: So Many Trains, so Little Time

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Induction vs. Deduction in Science: The Techniques Involved in Creating a Good Scientific Theory

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

What are Vectors and Scalars: Types of Quantities in Physics Depend on Importance of Direction

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Understanding Mass and Weight: Fundamental Physics Concepts Related by Acceleration due to Gravity

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Understanding Mass: Fundamental Quantity in Physics Measures the Amount of Matter

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Third Law of Thermodynamics: Carnot Cycle, Efficiency, Heat Engines, and Absolute Zero

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Physics and Investment Fraud: Apply the Laws of Thermodynamics to Avoid Investor Scam

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Perpetual Motion Machine: Violates First or Second Laws of Thermodynamics

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Temperature Scales and Conversions: Fahrenheit, Celsius, Centigrade, Kelvin, and Converting Between Them

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy Increases and Efficiency of Heat Engines Is Less Than 100%

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The First Law of Thermodynamics: Conservation of Energy in Disguise; Work Output Cannot Exceed Input

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Laws of Thermodynamics: Three Basic Principles Govern Thermal Physics, Heat, & Work

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Microwave Ovens Heat Food Unevenly: Constructive and Destructive Interference of Electromagnetic Waves

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Why no Metal in Microwave Ovens? Can Metallic Objects Be Inside; What About the Interior Walls?

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

How Do Microwave Ovens Work? Heating Water Molecules in Food with Electromagnetic Waves

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Is Time Travel Possible? From Einstein to Hawking to The Multiverse Theory

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By: Rebecca Turner

The Parallel Universe: Does The Multiverse Provide A Theory of Everything?

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By: Rebecca Turner

Physical Fundamental Quantities: What is anything really?

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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne

Why Is Ultraviolet Light Harmful? Protecting your skin from sun damage

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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne

States of Matter: A Comprehensive list

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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne

Plasma: Ionized Matter

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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne

Physics vs. Metaphysics: The Big Questions

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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne

Cymatics: The Art of Sound

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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne

Bernoulli's Principle and Storms: Why a Tornado or Hurricane Can Lift the Roof off a House

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Bernoulli Effect While Driving: Examples of Bernoulli's Principle: Convertibles and Passing Traffic

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Doppler Effect for Moving Objects: A Red Shift or Blue Shift in Light and a Pitch Change in Sound

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Einstein's General Relativity: A Simplified Explanation of the General Theory of Relativity

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Physics of the Buffyverse: Book Review

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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne

Basic or Applied Research: Basic Research, X-rays, and Unforeseen Applications

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Einstein's Special Relativity: Time Dilation, Lorentz Contraction, and Other Relativity Effects

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

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