Football Physics: Big Hits, Newton’s Laws, And Einstein’s Relativity
The violent collisions that are a hallmark of and problem for the NFL involve frequently misunderstood physics of momentum and force. And thinking about why those points are misunderstood makes a...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Physics: The Flying Turtle Scooter
A gift with everything you might want: it’s fun, age-appropriate, safe, and most importantly, it provides an excuse to talk about subtle points of classical physics. Forbes – Tech
View ArticlePhysicists measured something new in the radioactive decay of neutrons. The...
The experiment inspired theorists future ones could reveal new physics.A physics experiment performed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has enhanced scientists understanding...
View ArticleHere’s The Physics That Got Left Out Of “Arrival”
The new movie “Arrival,” while excellent, downplays the physics behind the original Ted Chiang novella “Story of Your Life.” Here’s an explanation of what’s missing, and how it makes the story work....
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