September 24, 2015 at 5:58 pm
Why It’s Impossible to Perfectly Tune a Piano
MinutePhysiscs explains the mathematics behind why pianos can’t be perfectly tuned.
MinutePhysiscs explains the mathematics behind why pianos can’t be perfectly tuned.
A ferrofluid (portmanteau of ferromagnetic and fluid) is a liquid that becomes strongly magnetized in the presence of a magnetic field. It was invented in 1963 by NASA’s Steve Papell
Joachim Müllner sings the same song in 15 different environments—including an anechoic chamber—to experiment with natural reverb, early reflections and short delays.
Adam and Jamie take on one of the biggest tv myths around, Walter White’s booby trap from the Breaking Bad series finale.
A huge infographic of 50 interesting facts about our oceans from sources like NASA, the NOAA and National Geographic.
Project Sunroof wants to map the planet’s solar potential, one rooftop at a time.
America’s Test Kitchen uses science to test and explain why slicing meat against the grain can make a huge difference in tenderness.
You may have never seen or heard of it, but hair ice – a type of ice that has the shape of fine, silky hairs and resembles white candy floss – is remarkable.
Magenta is not found in the visible spectrum of light yet we still ‘perceive’ it. Here’s why
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