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.
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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…
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…
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…
The Science Behind the Aurora Borealis
The aurora borealis (the Northern Lights) is much more than pretty lights--it's a perfect blend of solar wind and magnetic…