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Physics in Action
Chaos Rules
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Newtonian mechanics was triumphant in its explanation of the solar system.
Media Archives
Back Flip Limit
Scientists have calculated that 4 back flips is the upper limit for a dare devil motorcyclist. The energy required for the height and rotation of 4 back flips is the maximum amount of energy that the motorcycle can produce. 2008-09-04
Laura Greene
Dr. Greene is a professor of physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As I woman interested in science in the 70s she overcame many barriers to become a physicist. Learn about her life long passion for science. 2008-08-14
Explore Einstein
World Year of Physics 2005
The World Year of Physics (WYP 2005) was a worldwide celebration of physics. WYP raised awareness of physics and physical science in many ways.
Einstein's Miracle Year
An award-winning movie that celebrates the three revolutionary ideas that Albert Einstein presented in 1905. About 15 minutes in length, the movie explores Einstein's discoveries.
A New World View
A New World View is a sculpted glass tribute to the World Year of Physics 2005. The sculpture combines symbols of Einstein’s contributions to physics and pictures of children to create a unique piece of artwork celebrating the process of science. The free Accelerate Your Mind poster was created in conjunction with A New World View.
Writers' Gallery
Celebrating the Poetry of Imagination Without Boundaries
There is poetry in physics discoveries that is worth celebrating, even if one is not a cosmologist.
