Analyze the physics of apparent weight on a Ferris wheel using circular motion and Newton’s laws. Discover how normal force changes at the top and bottom of the ride, and why riders feel heavier or ...

Learn where the centripetal acceleration formula comes from with a clear, step-by-step derivation. This video explains circular motion, velocity direction changes, and the physics behind the equation, ...

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Scientists at New York University and NYU Shanghai have developed a new kind of gear that works without teeth or direct ...

Genlisea, or the “corkscrew” carnivorous plant, doesn’t wait above ground to hunt. Here’s how it traps tiny prey right ...

Engineers reinvent the 5,000-year-old gear using fluids instead of solid teeth.

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It’s worth stepping back from the geopolitical competition to assess what the energy transition has accomplished.

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Cilia are micrometer-sized biological structures that occur frequently in nature. Their characteristic high-frequency, ...

Foams are everywhere: soap suds, shaving cream, whipped toppings and food emulsions like mayonnaise. For decades, scientists ...

Scientists have long believed that foam behaves like glass, with bubbles locked into place. New simulations reveal that bubbles never truly settle and instead keep moving through many possible ...