Why Does Lightning Zigzag?
During this natural phenomenon, which occurs on average 6,000 times every minute on Earth, thousands of amperes of electric current are generated. The temperature along the path of lightning zigzag…
Article Type: Physics
Ten Of the Best Books About Physics to Understand Our Universe
Books are the best tools to learn physics. Here is a list of the ten best books about physics to understand our universe.
What Causes the Northern Lights? Aurora Borealis Explained
What causes the Northern Lights? The Northern Lights are actually the result of collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth's atmosphere.
Mechanical Watch
Unlike their smart siblings, mechanical watches can run without batteries or other electronic components. But how? Here is a beautiful article.
The Interesting Physics Behind Tennis
Newton's three Laws of Tennis control the behavior of racquets and balls in most cases. Howard Brody explains the physics behind tennis.
Discussions with Einstein on Epistemological Problems in Atomic Physics
Report by Niels Bohr of his discussions with Albert einstein over many years on the epistemological implications of quantum theory.
A Meeting with Enrico Fermi
In this beautiful article, math genius Freeman Dyson explains how meeting with Enrico Fermi became a big turning point for him.
Eight Things You Might not Know About Light
Light is all around us, but how much do you really know about the photons speeding past you? There’s more to light than meets the eye.
What Is the Sun Made Of and When Will It Die?
Like any star in its prime, the sun consists mainly of hydrogen atoms fusing two by two into helium, unleashing immense energy in the process.
To Save on Weight, a Detour to the Moon is the Best Route to Mars
Launching humans to Mars may not require a full tank of gas: A new MIT study suggests that a Martian mission may lighten its launch load.
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