Archive for the ‘Motions and forces’ Category

Electric eye learns from animal eye! - Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Lenses cannot project a perfect image on the flat back of a camera, so images are distorted at the edges. A revolutionary camera solves this problem by curving the light detector.

The sounds of sax - Thursday, February 7th, 2008

New study shows that controlling throat shape helps pro players hit the high notes that elude amateurs.

Music and speech - Thursday, June 7th, 2007

Most music is built on the 12-tone “chromatic” scale. Does this reflect chance, or the basic structure of the human voice? New study finds tight link between pronunciation and musical scale.

Star Formation: The Ultimate How-To… - Thursday, June 24th, 2004

Infrared survey of Milky Way shows massive star formation. How could a supernova cause stars to start?

Making of a Racehorse - Thursday, July 24th, 2003

Scientists work to select and breed first-rate racehorses using biomechanics and computer software. Result? Love that big butt!

Tornadoes: Power & Fury - Monday, May 12th, 2003

Tornadoes kill 60 Americans each year. How do we predict tornadoes? How do we make houses safer? Where do tornadoes get their energy?

T-rex Runs (but Slowly) - Thursday, February 28th, 2002

Tyrannosaurus rex was no sprinter, new biomechanical study finds.

Moon’s Origin: Giant Smash-up! - Thursday, November 8th, 2001

Moon was formed by impact of Theia with Earth. How do we know this, and why might we care?

Violin Physics Explained - Thursday, September 27th, 2001

How violins make sound. And why the ear is the world’s most sophisticated spectrum analyzer.

Volcano Overdue at Yellowstone? - Thursday, July 26th, 2001

Giant volcano at Yellowstone erupts on schedule. The last eruption covered about 20 states with ash. If Yellowstone blows, think big: Think REALLY BIG!

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