Science and reality
Apple's iOS 9 features a 'Low Power' mode. How much power does it save, and what does it mean for my battery? I test my iPhone 6 to find out.
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If I pull forward on a bike at the bottom of the front wheel, which way will it move? Can you use physics to justify your answer?
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Just about all of our human exploration of space has been in low Earth orbit, but what exactly is it and why is it special?
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In a recent interview, Barry Schwartz discusses his ideas about meaningful work. What about meaningful learning?
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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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Sphero has a toy version of the BB-8 droid from Star Wars VII. How does it work? Magnets?
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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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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 is scientific literacy and how do you measure it?
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In The Martian astronauts use a spinning spacecraft to create artificial gravity. How does this compare to other spacecraft?
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