The Physics of Dropping Out of a Plane in an Inflatable Ball
The MythBusters wanted to test if you could survive a fall in an inflatable ball. But how high would you have to drop it to reach terminal velocity? The post The Physics of Dropping Out of a Plane in an Inflatable Ball appeared first on WIRED.
LIGO Ain’t a Gravitational Wave Detector—It’s an Observatory
In order to use LIGO for astronomy, you need to know the location of the source of the gravitational waves. Here’s how that works. The post LIGO Ain’t a Gravitational Wave Detector—It’s an Observatory appeared first on WIRED.
The Volcanoes of Nicaragua Sure Have Been Cranky This Year
Five volcanoes in Nicaragua have been restless so far in busy 2016 for the Central American nation. The post The Volcanoes of Nicaragua Sure Have Been Cranky This Yearappeared first on WIRED.
Science Fairs Have Lost Their Way. Let’s Make Them Cool Again
If you have ever judged a science fair, you can easily see that there are some problems. How can we fix this? Here are some ideas. The post Science Fairs Have Lost Their Way. Let’s Make Them Cool Again appeared first on WIRED.
Calculating Calories by Burning Gummy Bears to Death
In a recent episode of the MythBusters, the team launched a rocket with Gummy Bear fuel and one with poop as a fuel. How do you know how much energy is stored?
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Sakurajima Lets Out a Spectacular Eruption After Months of Quiet
Today, the Japanese volcano unleashed an impressive explosive eruption.
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Tackle a Runner Like a Super Bowl Player—With Physics!
What path should you take to catch another football player? Here are three different ways to run the play.
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All the Volcanic Eruptions You Missed During the Super Bowl
A number of volcanoes around the world put on impressive shows over the weekend, including Santiaguito, Turrialba, and Soputan.
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You–Yes, You–Can Calculate the Speed of Light Using Jupiter
Ole Roemer used the moons of Jupiter to estimate the speed of light. Here’s how he did it.
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Using Gravitational Waves to Pinpoint Colliding Black Holes
In the recent LIGO announcement, it was claimed the event was two colliding black holes 1.3 billion years ago. How do we know this?
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