Archive for the ‘Motions and forces’ Category

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!

Killer Asteroids: Ultimate Impact - Wednesday, November 4th, 1998

New searches are finding lots of asteroids. None of them are aimed at us — yet. How much damage have asteroids done in the past?

Walk on Water: How Spiders Do It - Thursday, February 12th, 1998

So what’s the deal with the simple water spider? This eight-legged marvel speeds across the water fast enough to escape predators, find prey, and chase off intruding spiders. But how does it move? It must be pushing the water backwards, but what is doing the pushing?

Einstein Triumphs - Saturday, December 27th, 1997

After 100 years, scientists are still proving the old man right. Why was he able to do what others could not? The origins of scientific genius, explored by the average minds at The Why Files…

Radio Astronomy - Thursday, July 10th, 1997

New, large radio telescope gets better view of the universe. Want to tune in?

Air Bags: Dangerous or Not? - Thursday, January 23rd, 1997

Are air bags dangerous if used properly? How do air bags work, and why are they being used on Mars?

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