Physics
- Physics
Thinner air, less splatter
At low air pressure, a liquid drop that hits a surface makes no splash.
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- Physics
Einstein’s skateboard
Kids vying to be top young scientist of the year tackled challenges inspired by the work of Albert Einstein.
- Tech
Inspired by nature
Researchers are applying lessons learned from butterflies, beetles, mussels, and other creatures to problems of human survival.
- Physics
The pressure of scuba diving
If done without proper precautions, scuba diving can be a painful experience.
- Physics
Project music
From hard rock to country and classical, music comes into play in several award-winning science projects.
- Physics
A sweet advance in candy packing
Objects shaped like M&Ms can snuggle together more tightly than spheres do.
- Physics
Echoes of a stretched egg
Sound waves bounce off people as if each person resembles an elongated egg.
- Space
The Mirror Universe of Antimatter
Scientists are creating particles of antimatter to learn why the universe has so few.
- Physics
Electricity’s spark of life
Researchers are taking advantage of the vital roles that electricity plays in our bodies to advance medicine.
- Health & Medicine
A framework for growing bone
A promising new material could help encourage damaged or broken bones to grow back.
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