February 2021 – SOPHia Physics

Women Scientists – Making Headway Every Day!

February 10, 2021 Sophia Physics 0

Age group 3rd – 6th classTotal time: 30mins – 1hr Outline: To learn about some important women physicists and their scientific discoveries One of our […]

LEGO interferometer aims to put quantum science in the spotlight February 21, 2025
University of Nottingham researchers have developed a fully functional LEGO interferometer kit The post LEGO interferometer aims to put quantum science in the spotlight appeared first on Physics World.
Test your quantum knowledge in this fun quiz February 21, 2025
Try this fun multiple-choice quiz to mark International Quantum Year The post Test your quantum knowledge in this fun quiz appeared first on Physics World.
US science faces unprecedented difficulties under the Trump administration February 20, 2025
Matin Durrani looks at the fall out following Donald Trump's re-election as US president The post US science faces unprecedented difficulties under the Trump administration appeared first on Physics World.
Jim Gates updates his theorist’s bucket list and surveys the damage being done to US science and society February 20, 2025
The theoretical physicist and media personality is our podcast guest The post Jim Gates updates his theorist’s bucket list and surveys the damage being done to US science and society appeared first on Physics World.
Incoming CERN director-general Mark Thomson outlines his future priorities February 20, 2025
Mark Thomson will play a big part in planning what comes next after the Large Hadron Collider The post Incoming CERN director-general Mark Thomson outlines his future priorities appeared first on Physics World.
‘Sneeze simulator’ could improve predictions of pathogen spread February 20, 2025
3D nasal cavity model could also inform the design of masks and ventilation systems The post ‘Sneeze simulator’ could improve predictions of pathogen spread appeared first on Physics World.
Memory of previous contacts affects static electricity on materials February 19, 2025
Important clue found in the mystery of inconsistent triboelectric series The post Memory of previous contacts affects static electricity on materials appeared first on Physics World.
Wireless deep brain stimulation reverses Parkinson’s disease in mice February 19, 2025
A photothermal, nanoparticle-based deep brain stimulation system restored motor skills in mice with Parkinson’s-like disease The post Wireless deep brain stimulation reverses Parkinson’s disease in mice appeared first on Physics World.
How should scientists deal with politicians who don’t respect science? February 19, 2025
Robert P Crease wonders what Freeman Dyson would have made of today’s world The post How should scientists deal with politicians who don’t respect science? appeared first on Physics World.
Scientists discover secret of ice-free polar-bear fur February 19, 2025
Findings could lead to more environmentally-friendly anti-icing surfaces and lubricants The post Scientists discover secret of ice-free polar-bear fur appeared first on Physics World.

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