Materials Needed: a piece of flannel which is clean and dry or paper towel, stream of water, flexible plastic ruler and a party balloon. In order for the stream of water to flow out, you need to open ...

The simplest questions are often the best. Robert P Crease tries to answer one from a physics student in Kenya Seeking perfection Tennis balls are a low-cost way to explore simple physics concepts, ...

WAAAAAYYY back when I was in middle school physics they had some programs on our school computer that let you build simple machines. We basically built Rube Goldberg machines in the simulator to test ...

You can't leave Hawaii without taking a surfing lesson. So, during a recent reporting trip to the island state, I hit the beach for a 90-minute tutorial. I already ...

It's complicated Studying the history of scientific disciplines like materials is not as easy as you might think. (Courtesy: iStock/Ani Ka) A neurosurgeon, who is about to retire, approaches a ...

The CBSE’s physics paper on Tuesday, though application-based, turned out to be an easy one for most class 12 students. The CBSE’s physics paper on Tuesday, though application-based, turned out to be ...

The rapid retreat of sea ice in Antarctica can be explained by the "simple physics" of the sun's melting powers, according to a new study. Heat from the sun could explain why ice around the South Pole ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The Universe is out there, waiting for you to discover it. There's a problem with the field of high-energy physics, and it's the ...

Do not try this at home without a supervision of an adult. Materials Needed: Aluminum can, some tap water, stovetop burner, one oven mitt and a bowl of cold water. The first step is to make sure you ...