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Physics in Action
Fiddle Physics
Physicists are using sophisticated recording equipment and computer models to probe how a violin makes its sound. Could they be on the verge of discovering the "secret of Stradivari"?
Writers' Gallery
Death From the Skies
"The Universe is trying to kill you. It's nothing personal. It's trying to kill me too" Astronomer, Phil Plait, describes how everything from asteroids to gamma ray burst would end impact the Earth.
Media Archives
Mawell's Demon is back
Researchers are tricking atoms and fooling entropy with lasers. Although their experiments don't actually violate the laws of thermodynamics, they have applications to quantum computing and gravity mapping. 2009-06-19
Robots Helping Stroke Survivors
Using fMRI in combination with a robotic device can help monitor the progress of stroke patients' rehabilitation. 2009-07-03
Explore Einstein
World Year of Physics 2005
The World Year of Physics (WYP 2005) was a worldwide celebration of physics. WYP raised awareness of physics and physical science in many ways.
Einstein's Miracle Year
An award-winning movie that celebrates the three revolutionary ideas that Albert Einstein presented in 1905. About 15 minutes in length, the movie explores Einstein's discoveries.
A New World View
A New World View is a sculpted glass tribute to the World Year of Physics 2005. The sculpture combines symbols of Einstein’s contributions to physics and pictures of children to create a unique piece of artwork celebrating the process of science. The free Accelerate Your Mind poster was created in conjunction with A New World View.
