Explore the Science
Physics in Action
Seeing Lightning in the Ash
The eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland created an ash cloud that disrupted air traffic throughout Europe. And as if the magma and ash violently spewing out of the volcano's crater wasn't scary enough, the eruption also generates lightning!
Writers' Gallery
How to Teach Physics to Your Dog
See how Emmy the dog formulates the existence of cheesy bunnies in the backyard. She will teach you how to predict the existence of your wildest fantasies and bring them to the yard.
Warning: you might also learn some quantum physics too.
Media Archives
When Black Holes Collide
We sat down with the physicist Joan Centrella to talk about how black holes collide. 2010-02-26
Surviving the Storm
Emergency medicine physicians shared important lightning safety information, warning individuals, "When thunder roars, go indoors." The simple rhyme serves to help bystanders stay out of harm's way and avoid the neurological damage that results from being struck by lightning.
Lightning is a form of static electricity. We experience static electricity every time we drag our feet on the carpet and then touch a conducting surface, like a metal doorknob. 2010-07-08
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.
