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How Sexual Intercourse Was Invented, 385 Million Years Ago
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The Hidden Physics In Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’
Sep 27, 2024 · The study authors measured the relative scale and spacing of the whirling brush strokes in Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night,” along with variances in luminance of the paint to see if the laws that apply in the physics of real skies apply in the painting.
October 4, 2024 - Science Friday
Oct 4, 2024 · With the presidential election a month away, researchers explain the psychology behind holding, changing, and acting on political opinions. Plus, researchers developed a 3D-printable material, inspired by worms, that can act as a Band-Aid for damaged heart and cartilage tissue. And, a recent study concluded that people who are highly resilient to stress have specific biological signatures in ...
Sodium Replaces Lithium In A New Type Of Battery - Science Friday
Jul 26, 2024 · Professor Y. Shirley Meng of the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. Image courtesy of Dr. Y. Shirley Meng. If nations are to meet their sustainable energy goals, experts argue that batteries will be a crucial part of the equation.
Paper Airplane Flight Challenge - Science Friday
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The Oozy Physics Of Oobleck - Science Friday
Dec 15, 2023 · Oobleck stiffens when handled, but softens when left alone. Credit: Shutterstock You may be familiar with a common science demonstration done in classrooms: If you mix cornstarch and water together in the right proportions, you create a gooey material that seems to defy the rules of physics.
Is Each Fingerprint On Your Hand Unique? - Science Friday
Feb 2, 2024 · This saliency map highlights areas that contribute to the similarity between the two fingerprints from the same person. Credit: Gabe Guo, Columbia Engineering We often think about each fingerprint as being completely unique, like a snowflake on the tip of your finger.
The Science Behind Hurricane Milton
Oct 11, 2024 · An image of Hurricane Milton approaching Florida, as seen from NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite at 6:30 p.m. EDT on October 8, 2024. Credit: NOAA. On October 9, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Siesta Key, Florida, then barrelled across the state.
The Science Of Sunlight And Shadows - Science Friday
Oct 27, 2022 · The last total solar eclipse in the US was in 2017. The next is coming up in 2024. Start planning now with Science Friday articles and activities to help you become an eclipse expert and view the eclipse safely.. Want to keep learning about light? Try What Makes Day and Night by Franklyn M. Branley. If you discover a great book, make sure you share your recommendation with Science Friday.