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February 2, 2017

Watch Kilauea’s Lava Gush Into the Sea Like a Waterfall

Lava flows continues to pour into the Pacific in Hawaii, creating stunning red-hot fountains. The post Watch Kilauea's Lava Gush Into the Sea Like a Waterfall 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 31, 2017

Follow All of These Earth Scientists on Twitter Right Now

If you care about earth science, you should follow these people and organizations on Twitter to get all the best science information and news. The post Follow All of These Earth Scientists on Twitter Right Now 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 27, 2017

Italy’s Etna Volcano Awakens with New Explosions in the New Year

After an uneventful 2016, Etna in Italy starts to erupt again. Meanwhile, Erta'Ale has its first lava flows in a decade and Alaska keeps rumbling. The post Italy's Etna Volcano Awakens with New Explosions in the New Year 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 24, 2017

Let’s Geek Out on the Physics of Leyden Jars

In a recent episode of 'MacGyver,' our hero uses a Leyden jar to store energy. What is a Leyden jar and how much energy could it store? The post Let's Geek Out on the Physics of Leyden Jars 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 18, 2017

Victims’ Families Sue Japan for Failing to Warn of Eruption

Families of some of the victims of the 2014 eruption of Mt. Ontake are suing the local government, claiming that they downplayed the volcano's threat. The post Victims’ Families Sue Japan for Failing to Warn of Eruption appeared first on WIRED.

January 17, 2017

Did LeBron James Flop? Here’s What Physics Says

In a recent game, it appears that Draymond hit LeBron. But did LeBron flop? Here is a physics analysis. The post Did LeBron James Flop? Here's What Physics Says appeared first on WIRED.