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Are There Weekly Podcasts Focused on LHC Updates?

noblegas
Nov 25, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 30, 2009

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High School The Re-Inventors: Ignoring Physics & Causing More Harm Than Good?

Borek
Nov 26, 2009 · Replies 5 · Nov 30, 2009

Replies: 5

Best Golf Ball Launcher for Monkey and Hunter Game

alvinlala
Nov 29, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 29, 2009

Replies: 2

Graduate Obtaining research papers from journals

tushy
Nov 27, 2009 · Replies 1 · Nov 27, 2009

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Undergrad Possible webpage title: What is Mass Eccentricity and Its Role in Biomechanics?

fractalnode
Nov 27, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 27, 2009

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Graduate Is D+D Nuclear Fusion Possible in the Next 50-60 Years?

Lamented_Soul
Nov 20, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 27, 2009

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High School How to Calculate the Volume of the Earth Using Scientific Notation

BogMonkey
Nov 27, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 27, 2009

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High School Creating a Temporary Vacuum: Is it Possible?

dizam
Nov 26, 2009 · Replies 5 · Nov 27, 2009

Replies: 5

Undergrad The Physics Quote that changed my life

FoxCommander
Nov 19, 2009 · Replies 42 · Nov 26, 2009

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High School Elementary question involving turkey thaw process

JonS356
Nov 25, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 26, 2009

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High School Uncovering the Science Behind Noisy Oven Fans

T.O.E Dream
Nov 17, 2009 · Replies 13 · Nov 25, 2009

Replies: 13

Graduate Avoidance of admitting that we dont know something

interestedman
Nov 21, 2009 · Replies 16 · Nov 25, 2009

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Graduate Can the Passage Principle Explain Cross-Nature Movement in Physics?

Jon_C
Nov 24, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 25, 2009

Replies: 3

Original Audio recordings of Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman

lubuntu
Nov 24, 2009 · Replies 4 · Nov 25, 2009

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Undergrad Nonlinear vs Chaotic: Is There a Difference?

Winzer
Nov 25, 2009 · Replies 1 · Nov 25, 2009

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Undergrad Longitudinal vibrations in solid metal rods

klng
Nov 20, 2009 · Replies 5 · Nov 24, 2009

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Going to CERN in December can anybody help?

prankster
Nov 24, 2009 · Replies 1 · Nov 24, 2009

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High School What are the physics involved in Badminton?

limelight26
Nov 23, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 24, 2009

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High School Can You Explain the Theory of Relativity in Simple Terms?

runner
Oct 26, 2009 · Replies 12 · Nov 24, 2009

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Graduate Can Physics Explain the Complexities of Our World?

interestedman
Nov 14, 2009 · Replies 7 · Nov 23, 2009

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Graduate Is Self Reference Tied to Symmetry in Physics?

stevefaulkner
Nov 11, 2009 · Replies 19 · Nov 22, 2009

Replies: 19

High School Radiation Blocker: Fact or Fiction?

ƒ(x)
Nov 18, 2009 · Replies 5 · Nov 22, 2009

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High School Creating a Ferrofluid for Scientists

T.O.E Dream
Nov 21, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 22, 2009

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Graduate Is the Butterfly Effect Consistent with Deterministic Chaos Theory?

Loren Booda
Nov 18, 2009 · Replies 7 · Nov 21, 2009

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Graduate Can Physics Define Life as a Form of Energy?

cherrypi
Nov 17, 2009 · Replies 25 · Nov 21, 2009

Replies: 25

Undergrad Are Active Noise Control Stereo Possible?

T.O.E Dream
Nov 20, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 20, 2009

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Graduate Physics Challenge: Explaining Forces & Common Ground

interestedman
Nov 16, 2009 · Replies 11 · Nov 20, 2009

Replies: 11

What's It Like to Meet Nobel Laureate Gerard 't Hooft?

WiFO215
Nov 16, 2009 · Replies 18 · Nov 20, 2009

Replies: 18

Undergrad Horrible relativistic kinematics problem

Unto
Nov 15, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 19, 2009

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High School Weird Facts of Physics: 1000s of Tons in a Teaspoon

zynko
Aug 22, 2004 · Replies 59 · Nov 19, 2009

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How to pronounce Langevin in English?

jbunten
Nov 18, 2009 · Replies 4 · Nov 19, 2009

Replies: 4

Undergrad Dispersion Force - The intermolecular force

srmeier
Nov 18, 2009 · Replies 5 · Nov 18, 2009

Replies: 5

High School Vapor vs Gas, both containing solids

Spin30
Nov 17, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 18, 2009

Replies: 2

Help me decide on a name for my physics project

PCLNuclear
Nov 18, 2009 · Replies 6 · Nov 18, 2009

Replies: 6

Undergrad Is Everything Really Made Up of Light?

the_awesome
Nov 17, 2009 · Replies 6 · Nov 17, 2009

Replies: 6

High School Why are Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines used other than Vertical Axis?

T.O.E Dream
Nov 16, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 17, 2009

Replies: 3

The 2012 Myth: Is Hoglan's Theory Feasible?

Ranger Mike
Nov 17, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 17, 2009

Replies: 3

Undergrad Can Artificial Photosynthesis be a Fossil Fuel Alternative?

T.O.E Dream
Nov 15, 2009 · Replies 6 · Nov 16, 2009

Replies: 6

Do You think That We Can someday Fly like Birds?

T.O.E Dream
Nov 15, 2009 · Replies 18 · Nov 16, 2009

Replies: 18

High School Quantum Theory vs. Relativity: Explained in Layman's Terms

interestedman
Nov 13, 2009 · Replies 5 · Nov 15, 2009

Replies: 5

Undergrad What Are the Key Physics Experiments Shaping Our Understanding of the Universe?

lkindr
Nov 14, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 14, 2009

Replies: 3

Dog demonstrates doppler effect with squeaky toy

fourier jr
Nov 13, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 14, 2009

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High School Can someone help me to better understand energy

Pattonias
Nov 12, 2009 · Replies 36 · Nov 14, 2009

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How can I make a cost-effective foam machine for a party using household items?

liquidhot
Mar 2, 2004 · Replies 4 · Nov 13, 2009

Replies: 4

Graduate The presumed Invariance of the atom

heldervelez
Nov 11, 2009 · Replies 6 · Nov 13, 2009

Replies: 6

High School Do Bubbles Form Due to Sudden Pressure Change?

sameeralord
Nov 8, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 13, 2009

Replies: 3

Graduate Torsion Fields 2012: Richard Hoagland's Experiments

gsingh2011
Nov 12, 2009 · Replies 1 · Nov 13, 2009

Replies: 1

Lockeheed martin experiments with Anti-gravity

Ian_Brooks
Nov 12, 2009 · Replies 14 · Nov 13, 2009

Replies: 14

Undergrad I want to stay a physics major, but

AstraeaSophia
Nov 9, 2009 · Replies 8 · Nov 12, 2009

Replies: 8

Undergrad Calculations i cant understand and make me crazy

katatonia911
Nov 11, 2009 · Replies 7 · Nov 12, 2009

Replies: 7

High School Why are spheres and triangles so important?

Rayman9102
Nov 10, 2009 · Replies 12 · Nov 11, 2009

Replies: 12

Is Physics Close to Explaining the Forces Behind Our Existence?

interestedman
Nov 11, 2009 · Replies 9 · Nov 11, 2009

Replies: 9

Graduate Have you ever lost interest in physics?

drizzle
Nov 5, 2009 · Replies 16 · Nov 11, 2009

Replies: 16

Vibrations & Waves by Dr. Donald Luttermoser

Greg Bernhardt
Oct 18, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 10, 2009

Replies: 2

Undergrad Do Solid and Hollow Metal Rods Produce Different Standing Wave Patterns?

klng
Nov 9, 2009 · Replies 1 · Nov 10, 2009

Replies: 1

Undergrad Where Does Aristotle Discuss Objects in Motion?

runner108
Nov 9, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 9, 2009

Replies: 2

Undergrad Physical meaning of Laplace transform

pixel01
Feb 11, 2007 · Replies 12 · Nov 9, 2009

Replies: 12

Physics Software Ideas: Create a Simulation for Fun

Vaal
Nov 3, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 9, 2009

Replies: 2

Graduate How to fit min. area ellipse around data point

Amrita
Nov 6, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 9, 2009

Replies: 2

Undergrad Formula for Spiral Around Cone - Get Your Answer Here

eli_lied
Nov 7, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 7, 2009

Replies: 3

Graduate LHC: Multimillion God's Particle Chase & Earth's Extinction Rate

Hippasos
Sep 14, 2009 · Replies 7 · Nov 7, 2009

Replies: 7

Undergrad Measuring Gravity with a Zero Mass Device?

YADA
Nov 4, 2009 · Replies 14 · Nov 6, 2009

Replies: 14

What aluminum alloy is moslty used in baking wares?

rickz02
Nov 4, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 5, 2009

Replies: 3

Undergrad Could the gravity of a object be directly related to the density

millman
Nov 4, 2009 · Replies 9 · Nov 4, 2009

Replies: 9

High School Is it possible to restructured an upright object from its shadow only,

rajeshmarndi
Nov 4, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 4, 2009

Replies: 3

Physics/Science Quotes: Ideas for High School Yearbook

rakbarut
Nov 4, 2009 · Replies 1 · Nov 4, 2009

Replies: 1

High School Solve Physics Problem: Finding Water Pipe Direction Without Cutting

havaliza
Nov 2, 2009 · Replies 11 · Nov 4, 2009

Replies: 11

What Motivates Physicists to Pursue Their Career?

mcpacker
Nov 3, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 4, 2009

Replies: 2

Undergrad How Were the First Magnets Created and Used to Generate Electricity?

vissarion.eu
Nov 3, 2009 · Replies 8 · Nov 4, 2009

Replies: 8

Graduate APS reconsiders its official statement on AGW?

seycyrus
Nov 2, 2009 · Replies 5 · Nov 3, 2009

Replies: 5

Graduate Are There Resources for Developing Physical Equations?

hatemnaggar
Nov 3, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 3, 2009

Replies: 2

Can We Create Energy Like Living Organisms?

T.O.E Dream
Nov 1, 2009 · Replies 20 · Nov 3, 2009

Replies: 20

Simple photometry question with something going wrong?

maverick280857
Nov 3, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 3, 2009

Replies: 2

High School What is Phi: Definition & Meaning

eddieberto
Nov 1, 2009 · Replies 2 · Nov 1, 2009

Replies: 2

High School Schumann Resonance: Tuning In Possible?

agrocadabra
Oct 31, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 1, 2009

Replies: 3

Undergrad New idea -needs feed-back. A gas separator.

LeonStanley
Oct 25, 2009 · Replies 3 · Nov 1, 2009

Replies: 3

High School What is the Purpose of tg() in Physics?

penguindecay
Oct 31, 2009 · Replies 3 · Oct 31, 2009

Replies: 3

Undergrad Does the Earth's distance from the sun change due to gravity?

PrincePhoenix
Oct 31, 2009 · Replies 3 · Oct 31, 2009

Replies: 3

Undergrad Indisputable Proof that Electrons Exist?

Weather Freak
Nov 26, 2006 · Replies 69 · Oct 30, 2009

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Replies: 69

Undergrad Simulating Soil Moisture with Temperature in Clay-Based Agriculture

whitenight541
Oct 28, 2009 · Replies 8 · Oct 30, 2009

Replies: 8

High School Error in Measurements: Confused?

gladius999
Oct 26, 2009 · Replies 1 · Oct 29, 2009

Replies: 1

Undergrad Why are things blue shifted and not violet shifted?

Entropee
Oct 26, 2009 · Replies 8 · Oct 29, 2009

Replies: 8

Undergrad Engineering Materials, Light, Theories, Chemistry & Semiconductors

LydiaAC
Dec 26, 2008 · Replies 13 · Oct 28, 2009

Replies: 13

Undergrad Can AA Batteries Store Enough Energy for Wireless Sensor Networks?

whitenight541
Oct 27, 2009 · Replies 7 · Oct 28, 2009

Replies: 7

Undergrad Is there a way to disrupt air molecules?

frozenguy
Oct 22, 2009 · Replies 6 · Oct 27, 2009

Replies: 6

Graduate On tunneling to the center of the earth

ernestpworrel
Oct 25, 2009 · Replies 21 · Oct 27, 2009

Replies: 21

Graduate Books to build physical intuition

tiyusufaly
Oct 27, 2009 · Replies 4 · Oct 27, 2009

Replies: 4

Why Has My First Question Received No Input?

france123
Oct 25, 2009 · Replies 3 · Oct 25, 2009

Replies: 3

High School MIT AP Physics + High School Videos

grantP
Jan 18, 2008 · Replies 8 · Oct 25, 2009

Replies: 8

Graduate Resolving Tensions: Time in Custom and Concept in Modern Physics

oldman
Oct 25, 2009 · Replies 5 · Oct 25, 2009

Replies: 5

Undergrad Why is the diffusion coefficient in Fick's law squared?

jjmclell
Oct 24, 2009 · Replies 1 · Oct 24, 2009

Replies: 1

High School Is Darkness and Cold Merely the Absence of Light and Heat?

wtdb
Oct 23, 2009 · Replies 4 · Oct 23, 2009

Replies: 4

Undergrad Whats the effect of universal/absolute gravity?

Shahin.Omar
Oct 22, 2009 · Replies 16 · Oct 23, 2009

Replies: 16

High School Correct me on something about the sun's movement in the sky

Mk
Jul 4, 2007 · Replies 13 · Oct 22, 2009

Replies: 13

High School Can Earth's Energy Be Traced Back to Sources Other Than the Sun?

bumble_bee
Oct 19, 2009 · Replies 3 · Oct 22, 2009

Replies: 3

High School Dark Surfaces and Global Warming

kaleidoscope
Oct 21, 2009 · Replies 1 · Oct 21, 2009

Replies: 1

High School Creating a Compound Machine with Simple Machines: Tips and Ideas

PleaseHelp2008
Dec 8, 2007 · Replies 5 · Oct 20, 2009

Replies: 5

Michio Kaku - the Jimmy Page of physics

jhooper3581
Oct 18, 2009 · Replies 24 · Oct 20, 2009

Replies: 24

Poll

Physics competition between geniuses

jhooper3581
Oct 18, 2009 · Replies 17 · Oct 20, 2009

Replies: 17

Where Can Students Find Free Science and Math Textbooks Online?

JazzFusion
Jun 27, 2009 · Replies 3 · Oct 18, 2009

Replies: 3

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