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American Physical Society Sites: APS | Journals | | Physics Explore the Science • Experiment • Physics Buzz Physics Buzz Blog Paint by Numbers? Try Paint by Lasers Friday, April 30, 2021 By: Hannah Pell The potential impact of a work of art is by no means limited by or related to its size. Whether an intricate mural spanning the side of a building or sculpture carved on the tip of a pencil, the art of all scales is significant .. more What the Columbia River Flood Basalts Teach Us Wednesday, April 28, 2021 by Allison Kubo Hutchison Approximately 20 million years ago, prehistoric horses grazed on the flat grasslands and the now extinct bear-dog dug burrows for their young throughout the lands we now call Oregon and Washington. But below the grou.. more Thermodynamics & Heat Space & the Universe Quantum Mechanics Material Science Light & Optics Forces & Motion Electricity & Magnetism Compression Waves & Sound Chaos Physics in Action How Batteries Work From turning on a lamp in your home to running solar panels, batteries play a large role in our everyday lives. Imaging a Black Hole The black hole selected for imaging resides in the center of the Messier 87 galaxy, 55 million light years away (324 quintillion miles away). Is There Need for a New Particle Physics Model? High energy particle physics experiments in recent past have brought into question parts of the model currently used in particle physics. Physics@Home Surprising Sculptures with Magnetic Magic Get creative and learn the basics of magnetism at the same time with this fun blend of art & science! Lenz's Law: Time Warp Tube Watch the interplay of electricity and magnetism in action, with this see-thru version of a classic physics demonstration! Wheels and Whirlwinds: the Coriolis Effect Learn how this mysterious force works with a trip to the playground! Spectra Comic Book Spectra 11: Super Special Lucy and her Tesla Junior High classmates take a trip from Indiana to LIGO in Hanford, WA. Due to an unforeseen event, the laser goes offline right before the birth of a supernova. Follow spectra as she doubles up to undergo her biggest mission yet to collect gravitational waves from a rare exploding star. View Book PhysicsQuest PhysicsQuest 2020 Access the PhysicsQuest 2020 activities to learn about force and motion and how it connects to the work of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson. Activities include an experiment guide and videos relating to four amazing activities. PhysicsQuest 2019: Dr. Wu's Secret Project This year's PhysicsQuest features the "First Lady of Physics," Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu. Each free kit includes four experiments that introduce students to the basics of physics in a fun and approachable way. Download past activity guides from our archive . Follow Resources for Educators runs programs for all ages with the goal of making physics fun and interesting for everyone. From coloring books to at home experiments we have something perfect for you and your students to enjoy. Resources for Educators Science off the Sphere Astronaut and chemist Dr. Don Pettit did physics demos that are out of this world while he was aboard the International Space Station. Now you can enjoy videos of his fantastic micro-gravity experiments safely on the surface! Watch the Videos Physics Stuff Purchase Posters, Spectra Sound, Tshirts, and More in the APS Store . Share Home | About | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Site Map | American Physical Society ©2021 Support and help the PhysicsQuest program reach more classrooms!...