Explore the Science

In Explore the Science you can read about current research in physics and the interesting lives of physicists. You can also watch the PhysicsCentral news vodcast, see some great physics pictures, and listen to the PhysicsCentral podcast where we discuss new and interesting topics in Physics.

 

Physics in Action

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"Breathprint" Identification

Scientists can now identify people by their breath — just like a fingerprint


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Cloaking Earthquakes

Scientists aim to "hide" buildings from seismic waves


More Physics in Action

Science off the Sphere

sphere logoAstronaut and chemist Dr. Don Pettit does physics demos that are out of this world. Currently on board the International Space Station, Dr. Pettit presents fantastic physics that can only be demonstrated in micro-gravity.

Go to Science off the Sphere page.

 

Podcasts & Vodcasts

Cheetah Physics
June 19, 2013
A new study shows that while cheetahs are still the fastest land animal on Earth, it's not their speed that makes the great hunters; it's their acceleration. What's the difference? For that we turn to physics.

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Geothermal Heat Pump
January 02, 2013
A more efficient geothermal pump taps the Earth's heat to lower utility bills by up to 80 percent

 
 

Resources

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