Fiction-Physics
How the Phyzards stole Christmas
As we all know, Santa is seriously slaying in his sleigh, but how would it work? Satellites are the answer.
Computational magic
The power of random: the Monte Carlo method
Randomness is like the magical foundation of modern physics. Join us as we explore the Monte Carlo method, and decipher some of its various uses!
physicsplanations
What is the strength of The Rock (FYI: not the actor but the material)
Are you ready to rock and roll (without the roll part, and with double the rock part?) Then we have the blogpost for you!
Everyday physics
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words may too
You always hear people say that you shouldn’t worry about what others say. But what if those very words may literally break your bones?
Mathemagics
Approximation in physics: assuming the best
Though physics is often viewed as an absolute science, reality often disagrees. Today, we look at the importance of approximation in physics!
Fiction-Physics
Cloudy with a chance of nuclear physics
Today, we will explore the science behind the FLDSMDFR as we unravel the creation of food from water.
Everyday physics
Bernoulli’s principle explained with a colander
If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably interested in how Bernoulli’s principle works; either because you heard of it before but don’t know what it is or you need to learn it for your studies. Of course, there is also the possibility of you just wanting to learn more about your favorite household object with some physics thrown in, which is equally valid. Either way, this will be a somewhat shorter and especially sweet post Read more…
Paradoxes Untangled
The paradox of the reverse sprinkler
Forwards, backwards or not at all? The movement of the reverse sprinkler has compounded many a physicist. Today, we explore this famous paradox!
physicsplanations
Everything you need to know about PTC thermistors
The paladins of electrical circuits, they are sure to keep you safe. Today, I explore the protective powers of PTC thermistors!
Fiction-Physics physicsplanations
Sending Cape Canaveral into space with C-moon
Introduction: what is C-Moon? I recently watched a certain anime series about a bizarre adventure, when a thought occurred to me, as I assume it does to most viewers upon seeing it: “wait a minute, would this be structurally sound enough to withstand such force”. Ok hold on, what am I even referencing? Of course the subject of this post is the ending of part 6 of jojo’s bizarre adventure, where (spoilers) the villain Pucci Read more…
Tome review
An astronomical scope: The three-body problem
The three-body problem has been living rent-free in my head for quite some months now, so I though I’d discuss it in more detail 🙂
physicsplanations
The NTC thermistor and absolute zero
If someone were to ask me what my favourite electrical component was, which is more common than you think, I would have to say a NTC thermistor. But what is a NTC thermistor, and how does it work? (And why is it objectively the best?) To truly express the greatness of this pièce de résistance (get it?) of electric circuits, and to express my undying love for it, I devised a Haiku in its honour. Read more…
