Science and reality
How does a ballistic pendulum give information about a bullet or ball? Here is a derivation of the classic introductory physics problem.
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New fluid dynamics research shows that jellyfish and lampreys essentially suction their way through Earth’s oceans.
The post The Jellyfish’s Swimming Secret? It’s a Master of Suction appeared first on WIRED.
Reports of the death of climate change have been greatly exaggerated.
The post Antarctica Might Be Gaining Ice, But Global Warming Ain’t Over appeared first on WIRED.
In a perfect blend of science and art, the NASA's archives still provoke wonder and awe.
The post Explore the Beauty of Space With the NASA Photo Archives appeared first on WIRED.
Using a refurbished Cold War bomber, climate researchers are learning how superstorms really work.
The post A Flight to the Top of the Most Powerful Hurricane Ever appeared first on WIRED.
Ikea may have built a better temporary shelter, but the process for getting refugees permanent homes is still broken.
The post Helping Refugees Isn’t Just About Designing Better Shelters appeared first on WIRED.
A theorem for coloring a large class of “perfect” mathematical networks could ease the way for a long-sought general coloring proof.
The post What Coloring Books Have in Common With Networks and Nodes appeared first on WIRED.
Space photos of the week, October 25-31.
The post Space Photos of the Week: We’ve Got a Chamaeleon Complex appeared first on WIRED.
The Cassini probe flew through geysers spewing out of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Today, it sent home pics.
The post They’re Here: First Shots of Cassini’s Enceladus Flyby appeared first on WIRED.
Researchers have developed a polymer skin that senses pressure, temperature, and sound---all at once.
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