Physics Archives

Amazing Chladni Plate Experiment

This is the Chladni plate experiment. Specific frequencies vibrate the metal plate so that it creates beautiful geometric patterns.

Get enchanted by a aluminium foil ship floating above ground on sulphur hexafluoride at the Physikshow of the University of Bonn!

Ferrite is a set of interactive ferrofluid sculptures and it is one of the coolest desk toys.

Ever go to pour ketchup on your fries...and nothing comes out? George Zaidan describes the physics behind this frustrating phenomenon.

This documentary recounts the life of scientist, inventor, and visionary Nikola Tesla, often remembered as more of an eccentric cult figure.

A stop-motion movie to discover what physicists see in a cup of coffee. This film was directed by Charlotte Arene during an internship.

Have you ever seen an atom? Scientists have found a way to create detailed 3D reconstructing of platinum nanoparticles at an atomic scale.

How long can Andy keep his boat afloat on a fluidised bed of sand? A classic piece of Ri demonstration kit handed down from the 1950s.

The world's tallest mountain, Mount Everest just got a little taller. But why does Mount Everest's height keep changing? Here's why.

Erich Chew captured wonderful footage of an octopus kite majestically swimming through the sky with its long tentacles wiggling.