Physical Science - Structures and properties of 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
  • Sand Castles

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


    Friday, September 19th, 1997
  • Neutrino Telescope at Work

    At the South Pole, giant telescope searches for elusive neutrinos, hoping to find evidence of huge explosions in the distant universe. In neutrino astronomy, ice is definitely nice!


    Thursday, February 15th, 1996


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