The simplest questions are often the best. Robert P Crease tries to answer one from a physics student in Kenya Seeking perfection Tennis balls are a low-cost way to explore simple physics concepts, ...

Materials Needed: Ping-pong ball, straw and someone to blow hard. The first step in this physical experiment is to hold the straw in your mouth straight up and blow hard to make a good air stream.

Everyone needs some “go to” demos. Personally, I like this one. It’s not too difficult to build and it’s easy to use. Take a large block of wood (it needs to have a good mass). I used a left over ...

Explore the marvels of science with our "Top 10 Science Experiments" video! Immerse yourself in thrilling STEM challenges and hands-on experiments that reveal essential scientific concepts. Whether ...

Physics, particularly forces and motion, can be challenging. By observing everyday motion, conducting simple experiments, and understanding Newton's laws in plain language, the concepts become more ...

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These experiments are safe, affordable, and highly visual—ideal for home or hostel. Try them with simple explanations, ask ...

These days, most of us have a smartphone. They are so commonplace that we rarely stop to consider how amazing they truly are.