Sometimes you think you have a complete understanding of something and then BOOM—a simple problem throws everything out the window. Let's consider a very basic physics problem involving pushing a ...

This series of short explainer films with Professor Brian Cox comprises six clips focused on forces, speed and motion. Each clip uses simple terms and concrete examples to explain deep concepts that ...

Videogames can do whatever they like with their physics. They don't have to follow our so-called laws of nature. Yet there are indeed rules in every game, otherwise the motions of characters wouldn't ...

If you’re studying for the higher tier exam, you will need to be familiar with calculations involving very large and very small numbers by using the ×10x or EXP button on your calculator. The equation ...

When your Peeps have gone stale, it's time to donate their marshmallow bodies to science — specifically, for measuring the speed of light. From time to time, NPR's science desk creates videos that ...

Physics and Python stuff. Most of the videos here are either adapted from class lectures or solving physics problems. I really like to use numerical calculations without all the fancy programming ...

It often feels like electronics will continue to get faster forever, but at some point the laws of physics will intervene to put a stop to that. Now scientists have calculated the ultimate speed limit ...

Now that David Beckham won't be appearing at the London 2012 Olympics, other members of Team GB wanting to brush up on their free-kicks can rest easy. A physics students has figured out the optimum ...

Scientists are taking aim at the physics of rubber band bombardments. Using high-speed video, researchers have analyzed what happens to a rubber band when it’s launched from a thumb. The results offer ...