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California has been rocked by storms during January 2023. Here’s how some surfers tracked down the best waves to surf.
Read it »We learned a bit about the Magnus Effect in this video but how does it work? Here’s more about this phenomenon and how it can be applied outside sports.
Read it »They have a genius design. We are all more familiar with masks these days. Learn why N95s work so well.
Read it »Do science and entertain your family with these 5 easy science experiments to do over the holidays.
Read it »The UK’s last aerial ropeway uses no power to move 300 tons of shale a day. Learn how it works in this video.
Read it »Do you know what a Stirling Engine is? It’s an amazingly clever engine that gains perpetual power from heat or cold beneath it. Watch as Bill Nye explains.
Read it »The way Bryan Berg stacks playing cards will blow your mind. Watch as he explains his process.
Read it »I mean, it’s made of snow, right? How could getting inside a dome of ice keep you warm? Today, you’ll learn.
Read it »You might have heard of a curveball. You may have even learned how to throw or kick one. This video goes into the science of why a curveball works the way it does. The spin that a player puts on a ball creates the Magnus Effect when air flowing around an object pushes that object.
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