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February 13, 2017

Physicists Teach AI to Identify Exotic States of Matter

Physicists taught a computer how to look for superconductivity and topological states of matter. The post Physicists Teach AI to Identify Exotic States of Matter appeared first on WIRED.

February 11, 2017

How Life (and Death) Spring From Disorder

As simple systems show signs of life, scientists are arguing about whether this apparent complexity is all a consequence of thermodynamics. The post How Life (and Death) Spring From Disorder appeared first on WIRED.

February 10, 2017

How Much Energy Does Iron Fist Pack Into His Superpowered Punch?

In the latest trailer for the Netflix show <em>Iron Fist</em>, we get to see the superhero's power punch. Here is an estimate of its energy and power. The post How Much Energy Does Iron Fist Pack Into His Superpowered Punch? appeared first on WIRED.

February 1, 2017

Spill-Proof Cups Aren’t Magic. They’re Physics!

There is a popular mug that doesn't spill. Here's how it might work, along with an estimate of the maximum tipping force to knock it over. The post Spill-Proof Cups Aren't Magic. They're Physics! appeared first on WIRED.

January 30, 2017

So You Wanna Get Into Physics. Here Are Three Tips and Tricks

Here are three areas that introductory physics lab students can work on at the start of the semester. The post So You Wanna Get Into Physics. Here Are Three Tips and Tricks appeared first on WIRED.

January 25, 2017

Wanna Learn About Vectors? Just Let Python Do the Work

Vectors are pretty important in the introductory physics course. Here are some tips on using python to teach vectors. The post Wanna Learn About Vectors? Just Let Python Do the Work appeared first on WIRED.

January 22, 2017

How Did Life Begin? Dividing Droplets Could Hold the Answer

Researchers have discovered that simple "chemically active" droplets grow to the size of cells and spontaneously divide, suggesting they might have evolved into the first living cells. The post How Did Life Begin? Dividing Droplets Could Hold the Answer appeared first on WIRED.

January 20, 2017

Physics Explains How (But Not Why) Humans Can Throw Washing Machines

In this competition, humans are throwing washing machines. What is the force and power required to accomplish such a feat? The post Physics Explains How (But Not Why) Humans Can Throw Washing Machines appeared first on WIRED.

January 14, 2017

The Man Who’s Trying to Kill Dark Matter

A proposed theory of gravity does away with dark matter, even as new astrophysical findings challenge the need for galaxies full of the invisible particles. The post The Man Who's Trying to Kill Dark Matter appeared first on WIRED.

January 10, 2017

Let’s Learn Some Physics Playing With Compound Pulleys

Humans use compound pulleys all the time. The are based on the work-energy principle. Here is a physics based explanation of this type of simple machine. The post Let’s Learn Some Physics Playing With Compound Pulleys appeared first on WIRED.