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January 13, 2017

Don’t You Dare Try to Teach Science Without Building Models

I think you can describe the scientific process to be all about building models. Here's how you can include model building in class. The post Don’t You Dare Try to Teach Science Without Building Models appeared first on WIRED.

January 10, 2017

And the Winner of the Volcanic Event of 2016 Is…

You voted. Now let's count down the top 10 volcanic events of 2016. The post And the Winner of the Volcanic Event of 2016 Is... 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.

January 6, 2017

Let’s Tackle a Classic, Wicked Physics Problem. It’ll Be Fun—Promise

Here is a numerical calculation to determine the path between two points that gives the quickest time - the Brachistochrone problem. The post Let's Tackle a Classic, Wicked Physics Problem. It'll Be Fun—Promise appeared first on WIRED.

January 5, 2017

Explosive Eruptions Continue to Rock Alaska’s Bogoslof Volcano

Explosions are still rocking an island in Alaska, while parts of Kilauea in Hawaii collapsed into the Pacific. The post Explosive Eruptions Continue to Rock Alaska's Bogoslof Volcano appeared first on WIRED.

January 3, 2017

How Long Would It Take to Scale a Mountain in a Human-Powered Chairlift?

How much power per person does a traditional chairlift need? What are some other options if we wanted to do something cool? The post How Long Would It Take to Scale a Mountain in a Human-Powered Chairlift? appeared first on WIRED.

December 28, 2016

Vote for the 2016 Pliny for Volcanic Event of the Year

Lots of volcanoes made news in 2016, but which deserves to walk away with the award for the greatest? The post Vote for the 2016 Pliny for Volcanic Event of the Year appeared first on WIRED.

December 24, 2016

WIRED’s Guide to Turning Your Kids Into Masterful Makers

Everyone should have some practice creating things rather than just consuming things. Here are some ideas to get you started with making. The post WIRED’s Guide to Turning Your Kids Into Masterful Makers appeared first on WIRED.

December 21, 2016

Let’s-a-Go: The Physics of Jumping in Super Mario Run

When Mario jumps in Super Mario Run, is it realistic or not? What is the acceleration of Mario? How big is he? The post Let's-a-Go: The Physics of Jumping in Super Mario Run appeared first on WIRED.

December 21, 2016

Here’s How Much That Lego Brick You Stepped on Is Worth

Here is a sign that shows a quarter pound of Lego for $8.99. What does this say about the distribution of Lego blocks? Density included. The post Here’s How Much That Lego Brick You Stepped on Is Worth appeared first on WIRED.