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It’s Tougher to Be Bored Than Ever Before. And That’s No Good
Boredom isn’t such a bad thing. Put down your phone and let yourself be bored. Here are some things your kids can do this summer. The post It’s Tougher to Be Bored Than Ever Before. And That’s No Good appeared first on WIRED.
Annotated Volcano: Exploring Pinatubo’s Devastating Eruption, 25 Years Later
It’s been 25 years since the massive eruption of Pinatubo in the Philippines, but its remarkable to see how quickly the land has recovered. The post Annotated Volcano: Exploring Pinatubo’s Devastating Eruption, 25 Years Later appeared first on WIRED.
Are Expensive Bicycle Wheels Worth the Money? Let’s Check the Physics
If you decrease the drag by just a little bit, you can get significant power savings on a bicycle. However, these savings are only worthwhile at high speeds. The post Are Expensive Bicycle Wheels Worth the Money? Let’s Check the Physics appeared first on WIRED.
The Physics Behind Captain America’s Ricocheting Shield
Captain America likes to throw his shield so that it bounces off multiple surfaces. How difficult would these kinds of throws be? The post The Physics Behind Captain America’s Ricocheting Shield appeared first on WIRED.
Check Out the New Lava Flows From Kilauea and Piton de la Fournaise
Two island volcanoes in the middle of the Pacific and Indian oceans had new lava flows last week. The post Check Out the New Lava Flows From Kilauea and Piton de la Fournaiseappeared first on WIRED.
How the Textbook Industry Tries to Hook Your Prof
Textbook reps often stop by to promote a particular book. Here are my thoughts on physics textbooks in general. The post How the Textbook Industry Tries to Hook Your Profappeared first on WIRED.
Please Don’t Blame Mars for This Week’s Explosive Volcanic Eruptions
Despite what people might claim, the busy week in volcanism isn’t part of a greater pattern or magical planetary alignment. The post Please Don’t Blame Mars for This Week’s Explosive Volcanic Eruptions appeared first on WIRED.
We Swear There’s a Reason to Model This Ball Bouncing Off a Wall
When light reflects off a mirror, the incident angle is equal to the reflected angle. Is the same true for a ball bouncing off a wall? The post We Swear There’s a Reason to Model This Ball Bouncing Off a Wall appeared first on WIRED.
A New Record for Physics Graduates
Seven people graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in physics. This is a big deal. No, really. The post A New Record for Physics Graduates appeared first on WIRED.
The Independence Day: Resurgence Spaceship Has Its Own Gravity
In the trailer for Independence Day: Resurgence, the alien spacecraft seems to gravitationally lift some buildings. What kind of mass would it have to have to do this? The post TheIndependence Day: Resurgence Spaceship Has Its Own Gravity appeared first on WIRED.
A New Earthquake Swarm Is Rocking Oregon’s Mt. Hood
Hood has joined St. Helens in a reminder that the Cascades are full of potentially active volcanoes. The post A New Earthquake Swarm Is Rocking Oregon’s Mt. Hood appeared first on WIRED.
Physics Says Hollywood Shrank the Angry Birds for Their Leading Roles
In a previous analysis of the Angry Birds game, I found the size of the birds to be quite large. How big are the birds in the Angry Birds Movie? The post Physics Says Hollywood Shrank the Angry Birds for Their Leading Roles appeared first on WIRED.
Go Ahead, Connect an Inductor and Capacitor and See What Happens
What happens when you connect a charged capacitor to an inductor? You get an oscillating circuit. Here’s how it all works. The post Go Ahead, Connect an Inductor and Capacitor and See What Happens appeared first on WIRED.
Satellites Are Keeping a Close Eye on Remote Eruptions
Two remote volcanoes had eruptions over the last week. Meanwhile, things heated up in Chile and cooled down in New Zealand. The post Satellites Are Keeping a Close Eye on Remote Eruptions appeared first on WIRED.
No, Jose Ramirez’s Helmet Doesn’t Defy the Laws of Physics
In this clip, José Ramírez kicks his helmet as it falls off his head. The helmet appears to both fly backwards and land on second base. Here’s how it works. The post No, Jose Ramirez’s Helmet Doesn’t Defy the Laws of Physics appeared first on WIRED.
Mount St. Helens Is Recharging Its Magma Stores, Setting Off Earthquake Swarms
Mount St. Helens in Washington may have been quiet at the surface since 2008, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t recharging for the next one. The post Mount St. Helens Is Recharging Its Magma Stores, Setting Off Earthquake Swarms appeared first on WIRED.
Whoa: A Tesla Coil Can Zap Nanotubes Into Long Nanowires
Researchers at Rice University have found a new method for assembling carbon nanotubes into wires using high electric fields produced by a Tesla coil. The post Whoa: A Tesla Coil Can Zap Nanotubes Into Long Nanowires appeared first on WIRED.
Happy May the 4th! Let’s Break Down a Super Star Destroyer’s Super Death
In this scene from Return of the Jedi, a Super Star Destroyer crashes into the Death Star. What can we learn from a physics analysis of this event? The post Happy May the 4th! Let’s Break Down a Super Star Destroyer’s Super Death appeared first on WIRED.
New Zealand’s White Island Volcano Rumbles to Life and Paints Itself Green
White Island had its first small eruption since 2013. Also, updates from Ruapehu, Nyiragongo and Turrialba. The post New Zealand’s White Island Volcano Rumbles to Life and Paints Itself Green appeared first on WIRED.
Don’t Put a Crane Outside a Physicist’s Window if You Don’t Want Some Math
With construction next door, I keep seeing physics examples. Here I calculate the torque and forces on a large crane. The post Don’t Put a Crane Outside a Physicist’s Window if You Don’t Want Some Math appeared first on WIRED.
Annotated Volcano: A Spectacular View of Tenerife From the ISS
A spectacular view of Tenerife in the Canary Island shows off its volcanic history. The post Annotated Volcano: A Spectacular View of Tenerife From the ISS appeared first onWIRED.
Erupting Russian Volcanoes Could Make a Mess of Your Flight
It is as volcanically busy as ever in the remote Kamchatka Peninsula, and even relatively small eruptions in the region could impact aircraft. The post Erupting Russian Volcanoes Could Make a Mess of Your Flight appeared first on WIRED.
If Your Science Professors Aren’t Confusing, They’re Doing It Wrong
Students say they prefer science classes with “clear cut” answers. Sadly, real learning is never so straightforward. The post If Your Science Professors Aren’t Confusing, They’re Doing It Wrong appeared first on WIRED.
Civil War’s Winter Soldier Couldn’t Survive This Giant Jump
In this clip from Captain America Civil War, the Winter Soldier jumps down from a great height. What kind of acceleration would he have on landing? The post Civil War’s Winter Soldier Couldn’t Survive This Giant Jump appeared first on WIRED.
No, This Weekend’s Big Twin Earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador Won’t Cause Eruptions
Two big earthquakes in the matter of a few days. Are they connected and will they trigger eruptions? The answer is “no” on both fronts. The post No, This Weekend’s Big Twin Earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador Won’t Cause Eruptions appeared first on WIRED.
Calculate Your Way to Special Relativity Just Like Einstein
What happens when you look at the electromagnetic force from two different reference frames? The answer: Special Relativity The post Calculate Your Way to Special Relativity Just Like Einstein appeared first on WIRED.
How Breakthrough Starshot’s Tiny Spacecraft Can Hack Physics to Go Interstellar
The goal of the Starshot program is to create small nanocraft to travel at very high speeds in order to reach another star. Why so small? The post How Breakthrough Starshot’s Tiny Spacecraft Can Hack Physics to Go Interstellar appeared first on WIRED.
The Physics of That Crazy Ricochet Hole in One at the Masters
During the 2016 US Masters Oosthuizen had a shot that deflected off another ball to result in a hole in one on a par 3. Here is a look at the physics of this event. The post The Physics of That Crazy Ricochet Hole in One at the Masters appeared first on WIRED.
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