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WEB2 days ago · The Hidden Physics In Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’. When scientists analyzed the swirls in the famous painting, they found Van Gogh depicted forces of nature with startling accuracy. Science Friday is your trusted source for news and entertaining stories about science. It's brain fun for curious people.
How Sexual Intercourse Was Invented, 385 Million Years Ago
WEBJun 3, 2022 · Our oldest evidence of penetrative intercourse is about 385 million years old and comes in the form of fossilized remains of the way too aptly named Microbrachius dicki. I know. I know! But believe it or not, M. dicki got its rather pointed moniker from Scottish baker-turned-botanist Robert Dick in the nineteenth century. Mr.
Seeing The Patterns In Sound - Science Friday
WEBNov 7, 2016 · Vibrations of D. Credit: Louviere + Vanessa. In the late 18 th century, German physicist and musician Ernst Chladni demonstrated how vibrations could be used to create striking imagery. By spreading fine sand across the top of a metal plate and running a violin bow alongside, Chladni showed that the sand would settle into distinct patterns, depending on the frequencies of the sound waves ...
Why Are Honeycomb Cells Hexagonal? - Science Friday
WEBSep 1, 2017 · Scientists use their observations to make sense of the world we live in. When scientists come across a phenomenon and are puzzled by what they observe, such as the hexagonal shape of a honeycomb cell, they will often ask questions and try to understand the phenomenon by forming a “claim.” You have made several observations of …
The Science Of Sunlight And Shadows - Science Friday
WEBOct 27, 2022 · For 4.5 billion years, the Sun has generated energy to power the solar system. Visible light is the most obvious form of that energy. Every day the Earth turns, and the new day starts with sunlight. Here on Earth, the Sun’s light causes day and night, shadows, eclipses, and seasons. As the Earth moves on …
How Oppenheimer’s Bombs Compare To Today’s Nukes - Science …
WEBAug 4, 2023 · A mushroom column from the Trinity test in 1945. Credit: Los Alamos National Laboratory/Flickr/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 On the day the film Oppenheimer came out, Science Friday discussed the history of the Manhattan Project, including the legacy of the Trinity Test, where the world’s very first nuclear weapon was detonated in the desert of New Mexico. We also heard from a survivor of the Hiroshima ...
Paper Airplane Flight Challenge - Science Friday
WEBJun 18, 2021 · Paper Airplane Data Collection Worksheet. Before we start building, we need to prepare to test all of our designs. Find a space in your home where paper airplanes can fly safely. Grab a ruler and use tape to mark every 12 inches along the floor. Use the Paper Airplane Data Collection Worksheet to record the distance of multiple airplane flights.
Is Each Fingerprint On Your Hand Unique? - Science Friday
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · Credit: Gabe Guo, Columbia Engineering. We often think about each fingerprint as being completely unique, like a snowflake on the tip of your finger. But a new study shows that maybe each person’s fingerprints are more similar to each other than we thought. Researchers trained artificial intelligence to identify if a thumbprint and a pinky ...
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WEB2 days ago · October 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 …
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WEBAugust 9, 2024. After a stegosaurus skeleton sold for $44.6 million, paleontologists are concerned about how selling dinosaur fossils affects research. Plus, as the climate changes, we need vegetables resilient to drought, pests, and heat. An expert explains how to breed plants for harsh conditions. And, a specific type of solar cell is more ...