We have plenty of nuclear fission reactors, but not a successful fusion reactor. What's the difference?
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Nuclear Fission Works Fine, But Not Fusion. Here’s Why
Ballistic Pendulums Are as Awesome as They Sound
How does a ballistic pendulum give information about a bullet or ball? Here is a derivation of the classic introductory physics problem.
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The Physics of Building a Better Football
Changing the mass and size of the pigskin and you'd have a very different game.
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How Would Football Work if You Played It on Mars?
When humans bring the gridiron to Mars, it'll be football, Jim---but not as we know it.
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How Fast Are the Tie Fighters in That Star Wars Teaser?
In a teaser trailer for Star Wars VII, we see a whole bunch of Tie fighters flying overhead. How fast are they moving?
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Even Avogadro Didn’t Know Avogadro’s Number
October 23 is Mole Day and we celebrate Avogadro's number. But what is a mole and how do you find it?
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How the Most Promising Hoverboards Actually Work
Everyone wants a hoverboard. Here are three real hoverboards that exist right now.
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How on Earth Could Trucks Move This 1,000-Ton Load?
This video shows a very massive pressurized vessel being transported by a giant trailer. Why is the trailer so large? Why are there so many trucks?
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Here’s the Most Important Rule in Science Writing
When you write scientific content, one rule is most important: You can't be completely correct, but you can be wrong.
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What’d Make a Better Rocket, Nuclear or Ion Engines?
Would it be better to have a rocket that uses all the fuel at once or to let out a little bit at a time? Here is a closer look at the rocket equation.
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