Physical Science - Properties in matter

  • Gamma Ray Bursts

    Chandra links gamma-ray bursts to supernovas. What really causes these gigantic explosions?


    Thursday, April 3rd, 2003
  • Glow indicates intense X-rays created in the Z-pinch device.
    Nuclear Weapons: New ‘n improved?

    Existing nukes may not exhaust the possible nukes. What other weapons could appear on the nuclear shelf?


    Thursday, December 5th, 2002
  • Nanotech Advance: 1 Crystal, 1 Belt

    Nanobelts join nanotubes in the world of nanotechnology.


    Thursday, March 8th, 2001
  • Renewable Energy

    New push for renewable energy: Solar hydrogen, wind farms and fuel cells all have potential — and problems.


    Thursday, August 20th, 1998
  • Sand Castles

    Why does damp sand hold the shape of a container after you dump it out? Sand + water = physics!


    Friday, September 19th, 1997


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