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Mechanical Engineering
The article discusses the various facets of mechanical engineering and how it has found importance in all other areas of engineering also.
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The Laws of Physics and Metaphysics
Every fictional world has rules that govern the forces that hold things together. Let's take a look at the possibilites when it comes to the realm of physics and metaphysics.
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The Quantum Totalitarian Principle
The Totalitarian Principle declares that anything which is not forbidden by any specific rule of physics, is required by law to occur, with no exceptions.
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Energy and Stellar Evolution
How do we know stars must evolve? The fundamental law of conservation of energy, when applied to stars, tells us that they must run out of fuel and therefore evolve.
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If You Can't Beat the Laws of Physics...
What does theoretical physics have to say about faster-than-light travel? Conventionally, of course, it's illegal--but do forms of exotic matter give us possible ways to cheat?
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Perpetual Motion Machine
Many inventors dream of perpetual motion machines, but they are an impossible dream according to the laws of thermodynamics.
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What is Chaos Theory?
The search to understanding chaos is the search to be able to apply a precise mathematical definition to systems which seem on the surface to be undefinable.
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Building a Bumblebee Nest
Building a Bumblebee nest can be a fun and exciting project, sure to bring you hours of enjoyable watching.
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Galilean Relativity
To fully understand the mysteries of Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, one must first understand the theory on which it was based: Galileo's theory.
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Understanding Bosons and Fermions
The Higgs boson, aka the god particle, which physicists hope to detect with the new LHC, is the holy grail of modern particle physics. What are bosons and fermions?
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Game Review: Challenge Pool
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Beta Decay and the Weak Force
In order for physicists to understand the reasons for beta decay, a new nuclear force had to be developed - a task accomplished by Enrico Fermi in 1934.
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Beyond the Big Bang
On of the most surprising recent discoveries about the universe is not only that it is expanding, but that it is expanding at an accelerating rate.
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Engine Penalty Lifted
After four years, the engine-change rule in Formula One faces its first alteration to allow teams some respite in their first engine failure.
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The Best Modern Books on Physics
Here are some of the best physics books published in the last few years.
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The Economy as An Ecosystem
This article discusses how the economy may be viewed as an ecosystem.
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The Economy as An Ecosystem
This article discusses some of the philosophy behind the Bionomics approach to economic system modeling.
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The History Channel Premieres The Universe
The History Channel explores the mysteries of The Universe in Deep Space Disasters. The third season exploration and science airs on November 11, 2008 at 9 pm.
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The Infinite and the Infinitesimal
To many it is surely surprising just how complicated the idea of "infinity" can truly be, for, oddly enough, it can exist both in various forms and in various "sizes."
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Tools of the Trade -- The Planets Problem
This article begins a discussion of the problem of modeling a planetary system as a means of illustrating the basics of scientific simulation.
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A Philosophical Study on the Existence of God
A philosophical study on the existence of God
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Alternate Guitar Tunings
Ever wondered why a guitar is tuned the way it is? Ever wanted to tune it differently? Read on...
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Anime Vampires
A look at popular anime which feature vampires, and speculation about how fans in the West and East have different views of the vampire.
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DVD Review: Wonder Pets Save the Nutcracker
Nickelodeon's Wonder Pets is a cute little Flash animated series, but is strictly for little kids. 8/10.
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Evolution in Modern Science
The theory of biological evolution is the best known evolutionary idea in modern science, however evolutionary concepts are common in all sciences not just biology.
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Favreau Mo-Caps Neanderthals
Jon Favreau (Iron Man, Elf) will write and produce Neanderthals for Sony Pictures Animation. Movie will be done in motion-capture.
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Fun Spring Links
April showers... Do you get bored when it's raining outside? If so, this article has terrific links for you to explore on those rainy days.
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Georg Ohm and Ohm's Law
In electrical circuit elements the resistance in ohms, potential difference in volts, and current in amps are related by Ohm's law.
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Give Power Away
Power is a highly expandable thing. This article shows volunteer managers how to use that to their advantage to increase volunteer commitment to the organization.
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How to Stay Lucid in a Dream
Having mastered the ability to have conscious dreams, the biggest problem people face is waking up too soon. Here are some tips on how to stay lucid in a dream.
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LittleBigPlanet Review
LittleBigPlanet from Media Molecule is an experience that is at once progressive, accessible, and endlessly deep - everything the best videogames should be.
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Movie Review: Wanted
Wanted, starring James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie, is the McDonald's of summer blockbusters: not much nutrition but a boatload of empty visual calories. 4/10.
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Newton's Laws for Kids - Gravity
Isaac Newton discovered three laws of motion and the law of gravity to explain motions observed on Earth and in space. Gravity acts between everything in the Universe.
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Outer Space in Film True or False?
A rich imagination is integral for the makers of any memorable science fiction project, but how true are some of the scenarios that made it to the screen?
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Physics and Investment Fraud
The principles of thermodynamics, a branch of physics, can be loosely applied to discern between a legitimate high yield investment and an investment fraud or scam.
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Physics in a Box
Sometimes our way of looking at a problem is too limiting. It may be important to remember to think outside the box.
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Physics of Weight Loss Programs
Conservation of energy is a basic principle of physics that can give some insight into what is needed for a successful weight loss program.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead Review
Tim Roth and Gary Oldman's comedic double act takes them on a bizarre trip through the story of Hamlet in one of the best British films ever made.
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Situational Ethics; Modern Folly
Life with no boundaries - this is where tolerance has brought us. No one dares claim a definitive value for right and wrong; but in the end what will claim us?
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Teen Drivers & Cellphones
Text-messaging is driving teens to distraction and horrific accidents on the road. But a 73-year-old law prevents Americans from installing a solution in their vehicles.
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Tension? We Don't Need No Stinking Tension...
Random, and I do mean random, observations on tension.
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The Categorization of Scientific Computing
This article outlines the categories most prevalent in Scientific Computing and provides a descriptive definition for each. It is these categories that will form the basis for future work.
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The First Law of Thermodynamics
The first law of thermodynamics states that the work output from a heat engine can not exceed the energy input. This is the law of conservation of energy in disguise.
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The Healing Power of Sound
Specially chosen tuning forks can re-balance your chakras to their natural vibrations.
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The Lorentz Transformation
The mathematical work of H.A. Lorentz would prove invaluable to Albert Einstein as he attempted to work out his theory of Special Relativity.
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The Meaning of Dreams
Explore the meaning of dreams with easy dream interpretation. Find out what your dream symbols mean and learn more about the unconscious mind.
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The Universe's Fourth Dimension
One of the fundamental results of Einstein's theory of Special Relativity was the discovery of the inherent interconnectedness of the dimensions of space and time.
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