In a recent interview, Barry Schwartz discusses his ideas about meaningful work. What about meaningful learning?
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Why Do We Work and Learn?
If the Moon Were a Cube, What Would Its Phases Look Like?
Suppose the moon was a cube instead of a sphere. What would the phases of the moon look like as seen from Earth?
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The Physics of How That Star Wars BB-8 Toy Works
Sphero has a toy version of the BB-8 droid from Star Wars VII. How does it work? Magnets?
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Just How Far Can a Motorcycle Lean in a Turn?
In MotoGP races, you will often see motorcycles in a turn with extreme lean angles. Can we calculate the lean angle based on turning acceleration and coefficient of friction? Yes.
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I Used Physics to Calculate How Much Yoda Weighs
In The Empire Strikes Back, Luke does a one-armed handstand with Yoda balanced on his foot. Using this, I can estimate the mass of Yoda.
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What Does Scientific Literacy Really Mean?
What is scientific literacy and how do you measure it?
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How That Spinning Spacecraft From The Martian Would Work
In The Martian astronauts use a spinning spacecraft to create artificial gravity. How does this compare to other spacecraft?
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Why Fans Don’t Always Make Things Cooler
Fans are a great way to cool you off on a hot day, but they don't cool everything off.
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You Should Be Coding in Your Physics Course
Using computers to solve physics problems isn't new, but very few introductory courses utilize this technique. I think it's time for a change.
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How Do Motorcycles Lean So Far Without Tipping Over?
When a motorcycle turns, it leans. Why do these motorcycles lean so far while taking tight turns?
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