Physics Archives

Word Wednesday: ‘The Physics Behind…’ by Russ Swan

October 31, 2018October 30, 2018Robin Brooks

‘The Physics Behind…’ looks at the physics behind life’s conveniences. Read it to revel in a wealth of information you didn’t know you didn’t know.

Kickstarter Alert! ‘The Little Particle That Could’ Teaches Kids Particle Physics

January 31, 2017December 13, 2017Jenny Bristol1

A brand new children’s book Kickstarter promises to teach your kids a little bit about particle physics.

PhET Interactive Science and Math Simulations, Now in App Form!

November 9, 2016Jenny Bristol1

PhET, the good folks who have been bringing us free, interactive science and math simulations for years, now have an app, providing STEM education at its best.

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Science Wide Open’ Kids’ Science Books About Women

October 13, 2016Will James

‘Science Wide Open’ is a set of three children’s books about famous women in science. Divided into Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, each book follows a curious girl as she explores science as she learns about famous women and their contributions.

A Classical Music Soundtrack for Scientists

April 16, 2016Lisa Tate2

The perfect pairing for young musicians and scientists, or both.

‘XKCD’ Mastermind Randall Munroe to Brighten Up Textbooks This Fall

March 24, 2016Anthony Karcz2

‘XKCD’ creator and ‘Thing Explainer’ author Randall Munroe has teamed up with Houghton Mifflin to liven up Chemistry and Physics textbooks this fall.

2015 Nobel Prize Wrap-Up

December 15, 2015Gary Herdsman

Who won in 2015, and what did they do to deserve it?

Secret Life of the Radio

November 23, 2015Roger Mullins

In this episode of ‘The Secret Life of Machines,’ Tim Hunkin and Rex Garrod examine the history and development of the radio.

The Doubleclicks School You on the Kilogram Standard

November 21, 2015Jonathan H. Liu

The Doubleclicks have a new song, inspired by the story of the kilogram standard. Naturally, it’s a break-up song.

Secret Life of the Refrigerator

October 10, 2015Roger Mullins

In this week’s episode of ‘The Secret Life of Machines,’ hosts Tim Hunkin and Rex Garrod examine how ancient knowledge of the cooling effects of evaporation led to the development of the modern refrigerator.

Ant-Man, the Physics of Shrinking, and the Higgs Boson

July 17, 2015Guest

Guest author Jim Kakalios, Professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota, discusses the real physics behind the new Marvel mini hero hitting theaters today.

Daily #DadJoke for May 30, 2015

May 30, 2015Judd Schorr

At a recent physics forum, I proposed a new theory on inertia. It’s not really going very well…

Make Incredible Machines With ‘Contraption Maker’ From Spotkin

May 19, 2015Jenny Bristol1

After the disappearance of ‘The Incredible Machine,’ I’ve been on the lookout for a worthy successor. I have found it!

Kickstarter Review: MudWatt Getting Dirty With STEM

March 20, 2015Will James1

MudWatt is a microbial fuel cell kit that is intended to teach and spark an interest in energy, biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering across a wide-range of ages.

Get Ready for the Humble Brainiac Book Bundle!

February 6, 2015Dakster Sullivan1

Check out the Humble Brainiac Book Bundle to get over 10 science-oriented titles for only $15.00!

Roller Coasters as a Lesson in Physics

April 23, 2014Ken Denmead2

GeekMom Video Playlist

February 26, 2014Rebecca Angel2

LOTS of entertainment to help you procrastinate! From that crazy German supermarket commercial, to the physics of ice-skates, to zombie romance, to Tom Hiddleson winning a dance battle.

Physics Geeks — It's True: Warmer Water Does Freeze Faster, and Here's Why

October 31, 2013Ken Denmead1

This has been one of those counter-intuitive anecdotal stories for a long time: that warmer water will freeze more quickly under the same conditions than cooler water. Seems crazy, right?

Random Geek Roundup #8

May 14, 2013November 24, 2017Jenny Bristol2

Welcome to the eighth irregular installment of Random Geek Roundup! This is where I collect a variety of links and sites and products that have come across my virtual desk in recent days. Just because you’ve discovered a specific interesting tidbit doesn’t mean that everyone has. So in the spirit of sharing awesome, here is the next collection of links.

Teaching Your Kids Physics on a Roller Coaster

April 28, 2013Ken Denmead2

There are people who are passionate about roller coasters, who travel the world to ride each and every one they can find, rating them and even breaking world records on them. I am not one of those people. I do, however, enjoy a good roller coaster. My older son may well be on his way to becoming one of the former, passionate coasterphiles, however, and I often get to join him as he tries new rides out.

GeekDad Puzzle of the Week Answer: Roller Coaster Thought Experiment

March 16, 2013Garth Sundem

This week’s thought experiment proved much more problematic than I thought. I have to admit: I thought it was a fun question and didn’t really pre-plan the answer ahead of time.

Nanocupid: How Science Geeks Made a Little Love for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2013Kevin Makice

Physicists at Brigham Young University have developed techniques to strengthen nanostructures to make them stable. A research group led by physics professors Robert Davis and Richard Vanfleet recently completed a special holiday project to test their process: the Nanocupid.

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