Nov 20, 2009
2009 Nobel Laureates Shaped Modern Networking: Physicists Paved Way for Seeing Mars and for Phone Photography
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By: Rosemary E. Bachelor
Nov 16, 2009
Physicists Get High Paying Jobs in Recessions: Physics Graduates Can Find Science, Engineering, & Computer Careers
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Oct 18, 2009
Halloween Costumes Improved by Physics: How Physicists Can Make Spooky Holiday Witches and Ghosts Realistic
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Oct 13, 2009
How Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging Works: Physics, Images of Fetuses and Internal Organs, & Echocardiograms
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Oct 11, 2009
How Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Works: Physics, NMR, and Diagnostic Medical Images of the Human Body
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Sep 13, 2009
How Fast Are Record-Setting 100 Meter Sprints: Top Speeds for Usain Bolt's & Cheetah's World Running Records
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Sep 12, 2009
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: Paul A. Heckert
Sep 10, 2009
Balancing an Egg on the Equinox: Urban Myths, Scientific Method, and Experimental Controls
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Sep 8, 2009
Feynman Lectures on Physics: Richard Feynman's Famous Lecture Series is Tutorial for Physicists
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 19, 2009
How Fast Can Humans Swim: What Is Swimming Speed of World's Fastest Man or Woman Swimmers
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 17, 2009
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: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 7, 2009
What is Resonance in Physics: Resonant Phenomena, Musical Instruments, Radio Tuners, and Bridges
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Jul 16, 2009
Three Great Physics Theories: Some of the Best Scientific Hypothesies of the 20th Century
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By: Anna Sanclement
Jul 3, 2009
How Fireworks Produce Sounds and Colors: The Science, Physics, and Chemistry Behind Fireworks Displays
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Jun 14, 2009
Einstein-Rosen Bridge: Wormholes, Time Travel, and Black Holes
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By: Jeffrey Donaldson
Jun 10, 2009
Converting Pounds, Kilograms, Newtons, & Slugs: Physics Units for Mass, Weight, & Force Often Converted Incorrectly
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By: Paul A. Heckert
May 31, 2009
Obama's Energy Secretary Suggests White Roofs: Physics of Chu's Claim Reflective Surfaces Will Slow Global Warming
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By: Paul A. Heckert
May 27, 2009
What are Electron Volts: eVs & MeVs Are Units of Energy for Fundamental Elementary Particles
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By: Paul A. Heckert
May 26, 2009
What are Calories, Joules, BTUs, and Ergs: Units To Measure Energy and Work in Physics and Other Sciences
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Mar 15, 2009
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: Paul A. Heckert
Feb 16, 2009
Spring Tonic for Lakes and Ponds: Melting Ice Rejuvenates Large Bodies of Water in Spring
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By: Albert Burchsted
Jan 18, 2009
Understanding Density and Specific Gravity: Mass Divided by Volume is a Property of the Type of Material
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Dec 24, 2008
Discoveries in Physics 2008: Ten of the Most Exciting Breakthroughs During the Year
In: Physics (general)
By: Martha R. Gore
Dec 24, 2008
Relatively Speaking: Dimensions and Relativity
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By: Scott Hermanson
Dec 21, 2008
Hadron Composite Particles: Baryons and Mesons
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By: Scott Hermanson
Nov 23, 2008
Simplified Nuclear Fission and Fusion for Kids: Two Types of Reactions Fuse Light Atoms or Split Heavy Elements
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Nov 10, 2008
Why do Hot Air Balloons Fly: How the Ideal Gas Law and Archimedes's Principle Apply to Ballooning
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Oct 26, 2008
Understanding the Ideal Gas Law: Boyle's & Charles' Laws and Pressure, Volume & Temperature of Gasses
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Oct 9, 2008
Nanotechnology Mimics Nature's Adhesive: A Glue Which Uses the Gecko's Remarkable Feet as its Inspiration
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Sep 9, 2008
Fermi Problems Physics Estimation: Physicists Often Use Order of Magnitude or Power of Ten Estimates
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 25, 2008
Interference of Coherent Light Waves: Young's Double-Slit Formula Used for Measurement of Wavelength
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By: Harry P. Schlanger
Aug 23, 2008
College Physics Laboratory Tips: How to Succeed in a Conceptual, Algebra, or Calculus Based Lab
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 22, 2008
Success in College Physics Classes: How Students Can Succeed in a Calculus or Algebra Based Course
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 21, 2008
Selecting the Right Physics Course: Introductory Classes Can Be Conceptual, Algebra-, or Calculus-Based
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 12, 2008
The Large Scale of the Universe: A Journey from Deep Space to the Earth
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By: Robert Harrand
Aug 12, 2008
The Small Scale of the Universe: A Journey from Our World to the Limits of Knowledge
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By: Robert Harrand
Aug 7, 2008
Understanding Convection Currents: Convective Heat Energy Transfer in a Circulating Liquid or Gas
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 7, 2008
Physics of Blood Pressure: Physical Meaning of Diastolic, Systolic, High, or Low Readings
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 6, 2008
Measuring Sound Intensity and Loudness: Adopting the Decibel Scale to Objectively Measure Sound
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By: Harry P. Schlanger
Aug 2, 2008
Diffraction of Sound Waves: The Bending of Pressure Waves Around Obstacles or Narrow Openings
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By: Harry P. Schlanger
Aug 1, 2008
Representing Sound as Pressure Waves: Longitudinal Wave Characteristics Travelling Through Different Media
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By: Harry P. Schlanger
Jul 28, 2008
Latent Heat Fusion & Vaporization: Energy Needed for Phase Change Between Solid, Liquid, & Gas
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Jul 23, 2008
Why Continental Climates are Extreme: Heat Capacity of Large Water Bodies Moderates Temperatures
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Jul 21, 2008
Specific Heat Capacity: Thermal Energy Needed To Change an Object's Temperature
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Jul 20, 2008
Temperature and Heat Content: Random Molecular Kinetic Energy and Total Thermal Energy
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Jul 7, 2008
Physics of Weight Loss Programs: Conservation of Energy, Exercise, Diets, & Staying or Becoming Slim
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Jun 10, 2008
Physics of Sweating: Why Evaporating Sweat Cools our Bodies in Hot Weather
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Jun 4, 2008
Weight of Earth's Atmosphere: Gravity, Force, and Pressure in Fluids & the Power of Physics
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Jun 1, 2008
Understanding Pascal's Principle: Pascal, Pressure, Force, Physics of Fluids, & Hydraulic Engineering
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Jun 1, 2008
Understanding Pressure in Physics: The Physical Concept of Force Divided by Area and its Applications
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By: Paul A. Heckert
May 10, 2008
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
Apr 8, 2008
The Twin Paradox: One of Special Relativity's Most Important Thought Experiments
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Apr 5, 2008
Traveling at the Speed of Light: Albert Einstein's Special Relativity and Cosmic Speed Limits
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Apr 3, 2008
What is a Black Hole? The Origin and Present Perspective on these Cosmic Wonders
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Mar 16, 2008
Archimedes' Principle: Archimedes, Buoyant Force, Floating Objects, and a Gold Crown
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Feb 18, 2008
Quantum Cryptography: The Frontiers of Secrecy
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 15, 2008
The Legacy of General Relativity: Einstein’s Greatest Theory and its Effect on the Scientific World
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 13, 2008
Gravity and General Relativity: Einstein's Revolutionary Theory of Curved Spacetime
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 6, 2008
Relativity and Bending Light: Albert Einstein’s Most Famous Prediction of General Relativity
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 3, 2008
The Equivalence Principle: Einstein's "Happiest Thought" and the General Theory of Relativity
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 1, 2008
The Universe's Fourth Dimension: Herman Minkowski, Albert Einstein, and the Creation of Space-Time
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 31, 2008
Nuclear Chain Reactions: How Atomic Weapons Really Work
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 30, 2008
The Equivalence of Mass and Energy: Special Relativity and E = mc²
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 29, 2008
The Addition of Velocities: How Special Relativity and the Constant Speed Affect Measurement
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 28, 2008
Time and Space Dilation: Einstein's Answer to the Problem with the Speed of Light
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 27, 2008
The Lorentz Transformation: Reconciling Space and Time with the Speed of Light
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 27, 2008
Simultaneity and Relativity: Proof of The Flexibility of Time and Space
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 26, 2008
Relativity and Electromagnetism: The Problem with the Speed of Light
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 25, 2008
The Speed of Light: How The Study of Electromagnetism Affected Science
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 25, 2008
The Study of Light: The History of Illumination
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 24, 2008
Galilean Relativity: So Many Trains, so Little Time
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 24, 2008
Induction vs. Deduction in Science: The Techniques Involved in Creating a Good Scientific Theory
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By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 4, 2008
What are Vectors and Scalars: Types of Quantities in Physics Depend on Importance of Direction
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Jan 3, 2008
Understanding Mass and Weight: Fundamental Physics Concepts Related by Acceleration due to Gravity
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Jan 3, 2008
Understanding Mass: Fundamental Quantity in Physics Measures the Amount of Matter
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Dec 16, 2007
The Third Law of Thermodynamics: Carnot Cycle, Efficiency, Heat Engines, and Absolute Zero
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Dec 16, 2007
Physics and Investment Fraud: Apply the Laws of Thermodynamics to Avoid Investor Scam
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Dec 16, 2007
Perpetual Motion Machine: Violates First or Second Laws of Thermodynamics
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Dec 9, 2007
Temperature Scales and Conversions: Fahrenheit, Celsius, Centigrade, Kelvin, and Converting Between Them
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Dec 8, 2007
The Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy Increases and Efficiency of Heat Engines Is Less Than 100%
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Dec 8, 2007
The First Law of Thermodynamics: Conservation of Energy in Disguise; Work Output Cannot Exceed Input
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Dec 3, 2007
The Laws of Thermodynamics: Three Basic Principles Govern Thermal Physics, Heat, & Work
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Nov 11, 2007
Microwave Ovens Heat Food Unevenly: Constructive and Destructive Interference of Electromagnetic Waves
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Nov 11, 2007
Why no Metal in Microwave Ovens? Can Metallic Objects Be Inside; What About the Interior Walls?
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Nov 11, 2007
How Do Microwave Ovens Work? Heating Water Molecules in Food with Electromagnetic Waves
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Nov 6, 2007
Is Time Travel Possible? From Einstein to Hawking to The Multiverse Theory
In: Physics (general)
By: Rebecca Turner
Nov 1, 2007
The Parallel Universe: Does The Multiverse Provide A Theory of Everything?
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By: Rebecca Turner
Aug 11, 2007
Physical Fundamental Quantities: What is anything really?
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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne
Jul 25, 2007
Why Is Ultraviolet Light Harmful? Protecting your skin from sun damage
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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne
Jul 12, 2007
States of Matter: A Comprehensive list
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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne
Jul 5, 2007
Plasma: Ionized Matter
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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne
Jun 14, 2007
Physics vs. Metaphysics: The Big Questions
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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne
May 30, 2007
Cymatics: The Art of Sound
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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne
May 15, 2007
Bernoulli's Principle and Storms: Why a Tornado or Hurricane Can Lift the Roof off a House
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By: Paul A. Heckert
May 10, 2007
Bernoulli Effect While Driving: Examples of Bernoulli's Principle: Convertibles and Passing Traffic
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Apr 30, 2007
Doppler Effect for Moving Objects: A Red Shift or Blue Shift in Light and a Pitch Change in Sound
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Apr 1, 2007
Einstein's General Relativity: A Simplified Explanation of the General Theory of Relativity
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Mar 25, 2007
The Physics of the Buffyverse: Book Review
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By: Katharine M. J. Osborne
Mar 18, 2007
Basic or Applied Research: Basic Research, X-rays, and Unforeseen Applications
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By: Paul A. Heckert
Mar 15, 2007
Einstein's Special Relativity: Time Dilation, Lorentz Contraction, and Other Relativity Effects
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By: Paul A. Heckert
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