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Graduate What is the Connection Between the ABC Conjecture and Fermat's Last Theorem?

PFanalog57
Apr 12, 2004 · Replies 6 · Apr 14, 2004

Replies: 6

Graduate How Can You Create a Near Perfect Vacuum Without Contamination?

pallidin
Apr 11, 2004 · Replies 5 · Apr 13, 2004

Replies: 5

High School Unraveling the Mystery of Department Store Scanners

KingNothing
Apr 11, 2004 · Replies 4 · Apr 12, 2004

Replies: 4

Information on studying Medical Physics

njblaha
Apr 7, 2004 · Replies 10 · Apr 12, 2004

Replies: 10

Technology to save the enviroment already exists

next level
Apr 11, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 11, 2004

Replies: 2

I can't believe it was in my bath tub.

tribdog
Apr 4, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 11, 2004

Replies: 2

Graduate Do Earth and Martian Mathematicians Understand Limits Differently?

Organic
Apr 10, 2004 · Replies 12 · Apr 11, 2004

Replies: 12

High School What is the difference between dot and cross products in vector operations?

FUNKER
Apr 10, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 11, 2004

Replies: 2

Undergrad Find Resultant Wave of y1 & y2: Get Hint Now!

moham_87
Apr 10, 2004 · Replies 6 · Apr 10, 2004

Replies: 6

Whose article is this?Who Plagiarized My PhysicsPost Article?

Another God
Apr 8, 2004 · Replies 11 · Apr 9, 2004

Replies: 11

Undergrad Please show us how the limit concept is rigorous

Organic
Apr 3, 2004 · Replies 147 · Apr 9, 2004

5

Replies: 147

Graduate Is time a necessary property of physics?

steersman
Apr 8, 2004 · Replies 4 · Apr 9, 2004

Replies: 4

Graduate Confutatis maledictis (text of Latin requiem)

marcus
Mar 17, 2004 · Replies 19 · Apr 8, 2004

Replies: 19

Graduate Where Are Uniform Gravitating Prolate Spheroids Found?

Loren Booda
Apr 5, 2004 · Replies 4 · Apr 7, 2004

Replies: 4

High School Can Physics and Mathematics Predict the Future?

peter444
Apr 7, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 7, 2004

Replies: 2

High School Different poles and arrange them in a circle

ACLerok
Apr 7, 2004 · Replies 1 · Apr 7, 2004

Replies: 1

Undergrad What Is the True Meaning of Vacuum Pressure in Automotive Engineering?

whitelighter
Apr 3, 2004 · Replies 12 · Apr 5, 2004

Replies: 12

Recent Physics Books Worth Reading

DavidQ
Apr 5, 2004 · Replies 6 · Apr 5, 2004

Replies: 6

Who Was John Titor?

chief
Apr 5, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 5, 2004

Replies: 2

Undergrad Intro Physics Help for College Freshman: Review Books w/ Solutions

jackhammer_bob
Apr 5, 2004 · Replies 1 · Apr 5, 2004

Replies: 1

Creating a Quantum Mechanics Signature: The Uncertainty Principle and You

Imparcticle
Apr 2, 2004 · Replies 23 · Apr 5, 2004

Replies: 23

Graduate Creating a black hole that doesn't evaporate

Mazuz
Apr 1, 2004 · Replies 9 · Apr 5, 2004

Replies: 9

What is the term for constantly teetering on the brink of change?

whitelighter
Apr 3, 2004 · Replies 3 · Apr 3, 2004

Replies: 3

Are You Sure One And One Makes Two?

deda
Apr 2, 2004 · Replies 32 · Apr 3, 2004

2

Replies: 32

Be your self, no matter what they say

deda
Apr 1, 2004 · Replies 7 · Apr 2, 2004

Replies: 7

Undergrad Good question > 50% of the answer

deda
Apr 1, 2004 · Replies 1 · Apr 1, 2004

Replies: 1

Graduate The Iron inside a cell pulls and holds on to the oxygen

Fromfiretolife
Mar 29, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 31, 2004

Replies: 4

Rear Differential Design: The Cause of Washboard Roads?

zedex
Mar 30, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 30, 2004

Replies: 4

Undergrad Are There Unknown Forces in the Universe Beyond Gravity and Electromagnetism?

Darmowin
Mar 30, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 30, 2004

Replies: 3

PASC:45.50.Jf Few- and many-body systems

deda
Mar 27, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 30, 2004

Replies: 1

Graduate Sending a message back through time

jaguar99
Mar 23, 2004 · Replies 6 · Mar 29, 2004

Replies: 6

Aikido: The Art of Leverage, According to Steven Sigal

deda
Mar 28, 2004 · Replies 5 · Mar 29, 2004

Replies: 5

High School Making clouds in a sustainable form in labs

tabloid
Mar 28, 2004 · Replies 5 · Mar 28, 2004

Replies: 5

Graduate How can we effectively construct and explore complex numerical models?

Organic
Mar 27, 2004 · Replies 10 · Mar 28, 2004

Replies: 10

Graduate Organic vs. Inorganic: What's the Difference with Natural Numbers?

matt grime
Mar 25, 2004 · Replies 24 · Mar 28, 2004

Replies: 24

Science with a Twist - Scientific Review

Panos
Mar 26, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 27, 2004

Replies: 2

Graduate Real Time Decisions and the Moral Implications of Technological Advancements

Organic
Mar 21, 2004 · Replies 54 · Mar 27, 2004

2

Replies: 54

Why Do Nuclei Move in Relation to Electrons?

hooh
May 16, 2003 · Replies 13 · Mar 27, 2004

Replies: 13

High School Can lightning strike the same point twice?

Glynos
Mar 17, 2004 · Replies 18 · Mar 26, 2004

Replies: 18

Graduate Frege's Concept - Script (Begriffsschrift)

Organic
Mar 18, 2004 · Replies 31 · Mar 25, 2004

2

Replies: 31

High School Find Physics Resources & Printable Tests for High School

GrahamH
Mar 24, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 25, 2004

Replies: 1

High School Understanding the Variations of the Acceleration Due to Gravity

vortec
Mar 23, 2004 · Replies 10 · Mar 24, 2004

Replies: 10

Help! My Friend Thinks She Can Jump off the Moon

The Green Giant
Mar 23, 2004 · Replies 6 · Mar 23, 2004

Replies: 6

Crinoid Fossil Cover-Up: Uncovering the Truth

klaw
Mar 13, 2004 · Replies 22 · Mar 23, 2004

Replies: 22

Graduate Odds of Universe Occurring: Have You Heard?

Juxt
Mar 18, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 23, 2004

Replies: 2

Undergrad Why is 1 Decibel = 10 Log (Power1/Power2)?

sk381
Mar 22, 2004 · Replies 9 · Mar 22, 2004

Replies: 9

High School Real world example for derivatives

guitarrc6
Mar 21, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 22, 2004

Replies: 1

High School Mars Rover Equipment: Materials & Physics

vickizhao
Mar 20, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 22, 2004

Replies: 2

High School Is Using E Instead of x10 in Scientific Notation Acceptable?

klaser
Mar 19, 2004 · Replies 15 · Mar 21, 2004

Replies: 15

Undergrad Can Chaos Theory Truly Render Future Systems Unpredictable?

ion
Mar 18, 2004 · Replies 6 · Mar 21, 2004

Replies: 6

Brian Greene on Techtv: A Kaku Forum

MrCaN
Feb 24, 2004 · Replies 6 · Mar 19, 2004

Replies: 6

Omega partial alpha found @ www.beyond-science.com

betalimit
Mar 18, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 19, 2004

Replies: 1

Was Einstein Wrong? Check Out The NY Times Article

lockecole
Mar 1, 2004 · Replies 37 · Mar 19, 2004

2

Replies: 37

Undergrad Can an Object Pass Through a Wall?

vickizhao
Mar 17, 2004 · Replies 11 · Mar 19, 2004

Replies: 11

High School What is topic number 9 on eurekalert.org and why is it important?

tgin_polish
Mar 18, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 19, 2004

Replies: 4

Graduate How Can We Create and Control Gravity?

benzun_1999
Mar 14, 2004 · Replies 10 · Mar 18, 2004

Replies: 10

High School What are the 6 states of matter?

Evil
Mar 14, 2004 · Replies 17 · Mar 16, 2004

Replies: 17

Undergrad What is the Collatz Problem and how can it be solved?

Organic
Feb 21, 2004 · Replies 410 · Mar 14, 2004

14

Replies: 410

Graduate How the suggestion to found the time travel award

hey.like
Jan 12, 2004 · Replies 7 · Mar 13, 2004

Replies: 7

Where can I find guidance and information for my scientific inquiries?

iluvsr20s
Mar 12, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 12, 2004

Replies: 2

Undergrad What Are My Options for Proving My Science Knowledge for University Admission?

JasonRox
Mar 9, 2004 · Replies 6 · Mar 12, 2004

Replies: 6

High School How Long Does Sound Take to Travel from the Voicebox to the Ear?

dave_t
Mar 12, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 12, 2004

Replies: 4

Undergrad Are Cookies More Explosive Than Dynamite Based on Calories?

Nim
Mar 11, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 11, 2004

Replies: 2

News Plea for good info on global warming

Haelfix
Mar 5, 2004 · Replies 10 · Mar 11, 2004

Replies: 10

High School Factors affecting mobile phone signals

spill
Mar 9, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 11, 2004

Replies: 1

Graduate Need Recommendation for GOOD physics books,

marcos
Mar 11, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 11, 2004

Replies: 2

High School Medical Physics or Physics of Fluids: Which Should I Choose for A-Levels?

nisha
Feb 28, 2004 · Replies 6 · Mar 9, 2004

Replies: 6

Graduate Experiment and Theory vs. Reality

protonman
Mar 5, 2004 · Replies 110 · Mar 9, 2004

4

Replies: 110

Missing Chapters in E.T. Jaynes' Probability Theory - Requesting PDFs/PS files

daneel_olivaw
Aug 12, 2003 · Replies 4 · Mar 9, 2004

Replies: 4

What Theories of Magnetism Surround Coral Castle in Florida?

klaw
Mar 9, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 9, 2004

Replies: 1

High School Real Life Examples of Physics Theories

PRodQuanta
Mar 8, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 9, 2004

Replies: 4

What science periodicals do you recommend?

deltabourne
Mar 5, 2004 · Replies 8 · Mar 8, 2004

Replies: 8

Graduate Landau Series: Mechanics, QM & Fields - Experiences?

Kalimaa23
Mar 6, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 7, 2004

Replies: 1

High School Knot Theory & Parlor Games: Explained for High School Students

KLscilevothma
Mar 5, 2004 · Replies 9 · Mar 7, 2004

Replies: 9

Anyone knows maybe what are the BEC used for?

sashats
Mar 6, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 6, 2004

Replies: 1

Undergrad Can a Robot be Programmed to Remember its Future?

ranyart
Mar 3, 2004 · Replies 24 · Mar 6, 2004

Replies: 24

Order Signed Copies from Will - Now Available

StringFan
Feb 19, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 4, 2004

Replies: 1

High School What is the Fascinating World of Chaos Theory?

alchemist
Mar 1, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 3, 2004

Replies: 3

Undergrad LDRs Preferably cadmium sulphide LDRs

BLUE_CHIP
Mar 3, 2004 · Replies 6 · Mar 3, 2004

Replies: 6

Is This Physics Question Considered Homework or Just Important?

Conor
Feb 29, 2004 · Replies 4 · Feb 29, 2004

Replies: 4

High School Comparing Mass: 100 kg of Goose Feathers vs. 100 kg of Mass - Explained

easydoesit
Feb 25, 2004 · Replies 12 · Feb 29, 2004

Replies: 12

Compassion and positivity are the only solution

Teo1
Feb 17, 2004 · Replies 5 · Feb 28, 2004

Replies: 5

Undergrad Insane physicists and mathematicians

betyoudidntthink
Jan 19, 2004 · Replies 67 · Feb 28, 2004

3

Replies: 67

God's Simple Energy is One Spectrum

logastro
Feb 19, 2004 · Replies 35 · Feb 27, 2004

2

Replies: 35

High School What Are the Best Books and Resources for Physics Beginners?

Be Happy!
Feb 26, 2004 · Replies 6 · Feb 27, 2004

Replies: 6

Graduate What Is the Mysterious Force Opposing Gravity?

mouseonmoon
Feb 21, 2004 · Replies 9 · Feb 26, 2004

Replies: 9

Graduate Origin of Matter: Orthodox Scientific View?

Canute
Feb 25, 2004 · Replies 8 · Feb 26, 2004

Replies: 8

Undergrad Help in understanding the graphs in technical papers

sk381
Feb 25, 2004 · Replies 4 · Feb 25, 2004

Replies: 4

High School The Physics of Audio: Research & Info Needed

wesl56
Feb 25, 2004 · Replies 1 · Feb 25, 2004

Replies: 1

High School Understanding the Units of the Dot Product

dishote2003
Feb 19, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 24, 2004

Replies: 2

Undergrad Best US schools for physics? Advice?

Zorodius
Feb 16, 2004 · Replies 30 · Feb 23, 2004

2

Replies: 30

What about a computational physics forum?

Charlls
Feb 22, 2004 · Replies 3 · Feb 23, 2004

Replies: 3

What happens in the afterlife? Can we become anything in our next life?

Sariaht
Feb 13, 2004 · Replies 9 · Feb 21, 2004

Replies: 9

High School Can Infrasound Explain Ghostly Apparitions?

zoobyshoe
Jan 30, 2004 · Replies 95 · Feb 21, 2004

4

Replies: 95

High School Why Doesn't Static Cling Develop with Cotton Towels in the Dryer?

Circuit
Feb 20, 2004 · Replies 5 · Feb 21, 2004

Replies: 5

Graduate Luis Boya on Max Planck's radiation law

marcus
Feb 14, 2004 · Replies 4 · Feb 20, 2004

Replies: 4

Petrus's Opinion on Gravifugal Force

agravity
Jan 21, 2004 · Replies 43 · Feb 18, 2004

2

Replies: 43

Kaku Named to Holiday TSS 'A List

Greg Bernhardt
Dec 24, 2003 · Replies 2 · Feb 17, 2004

Replies: 2

Graduate How can we extend the concept of sets to deal with infinite dimensions?

Organic
Feb 13, 2004 · Replies 20 · Feb 16, 2004

Replies: 20

Undergrad Why are there substances with different densities

jimmy p
Feb 11, 2004 · Replies 6 · Feb 16, 2004

Replies: 6

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