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The Physics of the Northern Lights

The aurora borealis is usually seen near the Arctic, but...

In Orbit You Have to Slow Down to Speed Up thumbnail

In Orbit You Have to Slow Down

Driving a spacecraft around a planet isn’t anything like driving...

5 More Physics Equations Everyone Should Know thumbnail

5 More Physics Equations Everyone Should Know

These five equations should be part of your mental toolkit....

How Energy-Generating Sidewalks Work thumbnail

How Energy-Generating Sidewalks Work

These innovative pavings convert the kinetic energy of footsteps into...

What Is the Magnetic Constant and Why Does It Matter? thumbnail

What Is the Magnetic Constant and Why

This persnickety number determines the strength of magnetic fields. It...

What Is the Electric Constant and Why Should You Care? thumbnail

What Is the Electric Constant and Why

The force between electrical charges is kind of a big...

AC or DC: Which Is Better? thumbnail

AC or DC: Which Is Better?

Your gadgets run on direct current, but the electricity in...

Einstein Showed That Time Is Relative. But … Why Is It?

The mind-bending concept of time dilation results from a seemingly...

Are Those Viral ‘Cooling Blankets’ for Real? thumbnail

Are Those Viral ‘Cooling Blankets’ for Real?

According to physics, any blanket can cool you—for a few...

Is Using a Stair Machine the Same as Climbing Stairs? thumbnail

Is Using a Stair Machine the Same

According to physics, one burns more calories than the other—and...