Primary Science – SOPHia Physics

Water is Life

August 24, 2020 Sophia Physics 0

PDF version coming soon Age group 3rd – 6th classTotal time: 1hr Outline: To learn about the importance of water, the water cycle and how […]

Good Vibrations

June 21, 2020 Sophia Physics 0

PDF version coming soon Age group 3rd – 6th classTotal time: 30mins Outline: To learn about how sounds are made and how they travel through […]

The Power of the Sun

June 14, 2020 Sophia Physics 0

PDF version coming soon Age group 3rd – 6th classTotal time: 1hr – 1.5hrs Outline: To learn about solar energy and why renewable energies are […]

Buzzing Around – the Physics of Bee Flight

May 19, 2020 Sophia Physics 2

PDF version downloadable here Age group 5th– 6th class Total time 1-1.5hrs Outline: To learn about the importance of bees, the science of flying, and […]

Homemade rockets rock!

May 4, 2020 Sophia Physics 1

Download PDF version of this activity here Age group 3rd – 6th classTotal time: 1hr – 1.5hrs Outline: To learn about forces, gas pressure, and […]

Attosecond pulses track electron motion in liquid water - Physics World September 24, 2020
First observations at ultrafast timescale could reveal details of how chemical and biochemical reactions begin in liquid environments The post Attosecond pulses track electron motion in liquid water appeared first on Physics World.
New class of supergiant stars could explain missing supernova progenitors - Physics World September 23, 2020
Fast yellow pulsating supergiants could resolve red supergiant problem The post New class of supergiant stars could explain missing supernova progenitors appeared first on Physics World.
Could there really be life in the clouds of Venus? - Physics World September 23, 2020
Exploring the story behind the detection of phosphene in the Venusian atmosphere The post Could there really be life in the clouds of Venus? appeared first on Physics World.
Focused ultrasound treatment preserves quality-of-life for prostate cancer patients - Physics World September 23, 2020
First US study confirms the effectiveness and minimal side-effects of focal high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of prostate cancer The post Focused ultrasound treatment preserves quality-of-life for prostate cancer patients appeared first on Physics World.
Fermilab looks to the future with PIP-II linac - Physics World September 23, 2020
Lia Merminga talks about an international effort to keep Fermilab at the forefront of particle physics The post Fermilab looks to the future with PIP-II linac appeared first on Physics World.
First-hand insights: why direct contact with hi-tech firms helps you spot their potential - Physics World September 23, 2020
James McKenzie finds that hearing a company’s vision first hand is key to understanding its potential The post First-hand insights: why direct contact with hi-tech firms helps you spot their potential appeared first on Physics World.
Machine-learning study of metallic hydrogen provides clues about Jupiter’s interior - Physics World September 22, 2020
Simulation suggests a smooth transition to a metal at high pressure The post Machine-learning study of metallic hydrogen provides clues about Jupiter’s interior appeared first on Physics World.
Tiny optical tweezer traps nanoscale objects - Physics World September 22, 2020
Opto-thermo-electrohydrodynamic device could be used to control sub-10-nm photosensitive biomolecules The post Tiny optical tweezer traps nanoscale objects appeared first on Physics World.
NPL showcases developments in cancer imaging technologies - Physics World September 22, 2020
A webinar hosted by the UK’s National Physical Laboratory highlighted medical imaging technologies that could improve outcomes for cancer patients The post NPL showcases developments in cancer imaging technologies appeared first on Physics World.
Closing the skills gap - Physics World September 22, 2020
Why do many science graduates lack the skills that industry is looking for? Sean Ryan and Veronica Benson explore the problem The post Closing the skills gap appeared first on Physics World.