A Moment of Science
Anyone who spends an extended period of time in space faces serious medical problems due to the near total absence of gravity.
Did you know it seems we're discovering a new exoplanet every week?
The chair you're sitting on and even the computer you're reading could be considered empty space!
Galileo's classic physics experiment looked at using a ramp!
Yes, the classic physics question is visited again. A Moment of Science learns about mass and gravity.
Most people would imagine that the Earth's rotation would be immune to our tampering. As it turns out, this isn't the case.
How is swinging on a swing related to physics? What are potential and kinetic energy?
Drop two objects of different mass, say a bowling ball and a golf ball, from a high building. Which hits the ground first? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Right this minute your body is being shot through billions of times. Sound concerning? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
The question of why particles have mass is one of the greatest problems in science today. Learn about "Higgs Field" on this Moment of Science.
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