Tag Archive for: General

Alzheimers

Can Gene Editing Eliminate Alzheimer’s Disease?

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The development of the CRISPR/Cas9 system has made gene editing a relatively simple task.  While CRISPR and other gene-editing technologies stand to revolutionize…
medical physics

How to Become a Medical Physicist in 3653 Easy Steps

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For many physics students, Medical Physics is that branch of the discipline that seems to hover in the no-man's land between academia and "industry." It's…
periodic table

Periodic Table Quiz: History, Structure & Trends Explained

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The periodic table is a chart organizing all known chemical elements by atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties. Dmitri…
surviving college

Essential Guide: Surviving Your First Year in Physics

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Part II: Surviving the First Year of College This part covers survival tips for the first two undergraduate years. You’re now in college and intend…
Early Physics Education in High schools

Early Physics Education in High Schools For Physics Majors

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So You Want to Be a Physicist: A 22-Part GuideFull Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High…
Richard Feynman

Richard Feynman Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Physicist

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Richard Feynman won the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on quantum electrodynamics and is known for inventing Feynman diagrams, contributing to…
ADHD studying

Overcoming Challenges of Self-Studying Number Theory

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Introduction During my summer break I spent several hours each day self-studying mathematics—primarily number theory—even though I had no prior experience…

LHC Part 2: Commissioning

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View All PartsPart 1: LHC about to restart - some FAQs Part 2: Commissioning Part 3: Protons as Large as a Barn Part 4: Searching for New Particles…
Einstein Quiz

Albert Einstein Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of His Theories

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Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity and the mass-energy equivalence formula E=mc², won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation…
CrispR DNA

Why CRISPR Technologies Won’t Lead to Designer Babies

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The prospect of designer babies has been a staple of the dystopian futures imagined by science-fiction writers, evoking fears of eugenics (e.g. Brave…
space law

Space Law Explained: Lasers, Spying, Broadcasting & the Moon

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This piece is intended to have a logical basis but should not be taken as purely factual or legal advice.Outer space law leaves several activities…
bioethics

Bioethics Explained: Genetic Engineering, Policy, and Ethics

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Bioethics asks how far new biological technologies, such as genetic engineering, cloning, and stem cell research, should be allowed to reshape human life,…
crackpot

9 Warning Signs of Pseudoscience You Should Know

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Genuine science follows the scientific method: testable predictions, sound reasoning, and reproducible evidence. Pseudoscience borrows scientific-sounding…
solar_eclipse

Solar Eclipse Viewing & Safety Guide: What to Expect

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A solar eclipse is safe to view with the naked eye only during totality, the brief period when the Moon completely covers the Sun. At every other stage…
supernova

Star Death Explained: White Dwarfs to Black Holes

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Stellar death outcomes depend on the star's initial mass: stars below roughly 8 solar masses end as white dwarfs, while more massive stars undergo core…
crackpot_index

The Science Crackpot Index and Bingo Game

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The Physics Forums Crackpot Index is a point-based checklist used to evaluate whether a scientific argument is being made in good faith. Higher point totals…
hand_to_hand_combat

The Physics of Hand-to-Hand Combat: Force, Speed & Leverage

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Hand-to-hand combat, or close-quarters unarmed fighting, works because good technique applies basic physics — acceleration, force, momentum, and energy…
integral - Electronics

Interview with Mentor Integral

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Meet a Mentor is a biweekly (twice a week) series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better. Constructive questions and comments are welcome! Today…
DH - astrophysics

Interview with Astrophysicist D H

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Meet a Mentor is a series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better. Constructive questions and comments are welcome! Today we meet: D HGive…
georgejones - physics

Meet Mentor George Jones — UNBC Physicist & Educator

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Meet a Mentor is a weekly series to help you get to know your wonderful mentors better.Constructive questions and comments are welcome!Today we meet:…
evo - physics

Interview with Mentor Evo

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Meet a Mentor is a biweekly (twice a week) series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better. Constructive questions and comments are welcome! Today…

Interview with Mentor LisaB

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Meet a Mentor is a fun series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better.Constructive questions and comments are welcome!Today we meet: LisabGive…
ryan_m_b - biology

Interview with Biologist Ryan_m_b

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Meet a Mentor is a fun series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better.Constructive questions and comments are welcome!Today we meet:…
mark - math

Interview with Mathematician Mark44

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Meet a Mentor is a series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better. Constructive questions and comments are welcome! Today we meet: Mark44…
jtbell - physics

Interview with Physicist jtbell

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Meet a Mentor is a weekly series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better. Constructive questions and comments are welcome! Meet the Mentor:…
dale physics

Meet Mentor DaleSpam — Biomedical Engineer & Mentor

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Meet a Mentor: DaleSpam Meet a Mentor is a fun series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better. Constructive questions and comments are welcome!About…
engineering - chestermiller

Meet Mentor Chestermiller — Chemical Engineering Profile

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Meet a Mentor is a fun series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better.Constructive questions and comments are welcome!Today we meet:…
evolution_faq

Evolution FAQ: Theory, Evidence & Common Misconceptions

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Evolution is the scientific theory explaining how species change over generations through mutation, heredity, and natural selection. It is supported by…
evolution_evidence

Evidence for Evolution: Fossils, Genetics, and More

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Evolution is supported by multiple independent lines of evidence: the fossil record, comparative anatomy and genetics, vestigial structures, directly observed…
amplifier

Digital Modeling Amps Explained: DSP Tone Simulation Guide

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Digital modeling gear uses digital signal processing (DSP) to approximate the tone and dynamic response of analog amplifiers and effects. Examples include…