Lasers Shed Light on Photosynthesis
Plants turn sunlight into fuel in a process called photosynthesis, but how exactly does it work? Find out from U. of Michigan physicists.
Category: Physics
Science of Skateboarding: Half-Pipe Physics
Skateboarding is physics! Find out what principles of physics a skateboarder uses to appear to defy gravity on the half-pipe.
Waves of Physics: The Science of Surfing
Surfers seem to be dancing on ocean waves, but what keeps them afloat or moving? Let’s explore the physics at play in this cool sport.
Hikers: Find Your Best Backpack Weight
Your best backpack weight is not simply a percentage of your body weight. A physics professor has found a much more accurate method.
Diamonds Can Conduct Electricity
Computer simulations show diamonds can be made to conduct electricity like metal, and the potential real-world applications are numerous.
Kitchen Science: Observations!
Some things we can observe, some things we can’t, and some things we just…don’t. Try it at home!
How to Drink Coffee in Space
Many of us remember being in a school assembly when an astronaut came to speak. The question on every kid’s…
The Simple Machines in Your Life
Simple machines allow us to do more work with less effort. In this episode, Sophie explains what simple machines are…
How Wildfires Start Their Own Weather
An intense wildfire can produce its own weather, potentially causing thunderstorms and even “firenadoes.” Read on to learn how.
How Do Plants Know Which Way to Grow?
How do plants know which way is up and which way is down? No matter which way you put a seed in the soil, it will always send its roots down and its shoots up.