physics

The Hidden World of the Piano Action

The cover image was taken by the author. In my humble opinion, the best way to unwind after a long, arduous day is to pour...

God does not Play Dice

“I am convinced God does not play dice with the universe.” - Albert Einstein Quantum Mechanics, despite how fancy and scifi-esque it sounds, is...
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Brooke Bosley

Learning Quantum Mechanics

Mastering science concepts for many students can be difficult. Great instructors, learning resources, and even video games can all be ways to help students...
Yean Lee

Why Does Hot Water Freeze Faster?

PROFESSOR: Hello class! Welcome to “Advanced Application of Math and Logic in Natural Philosophy” class. Look to your left and look to your right....
Gordon Waller

New Houston: We have a problem

  If you are a technology enthusiast, NASA observer or all around space geek, you don’t need me to point out the connection between two...
Katelyn Sturdivant

Supermassive Black Hole Causing a Stir in the Milky Way

Have you ever wondered what goes on in outer space, especially around black holes? I know as a kid, viewing black holes as giant...
Kevin Wolfe

Badass Biology: The Pistol Shrimp

“Wtf, shrimp!!? I make it all the way to this website from who knows what part of the internet, and I see 'Badass Biology'....
Gordon Waller

Water: Prankster of the Natural World Part 2

If you haven't read part 1 (why would you do that?), here is a review of the scenario we are considering in part 2:   Two...