arXiv-ing the History of Preprints in Physics” Tuesday, July 28, 2024
By: Hannah Pell“The American Physical Society (APS) has a vision of the future of physics publishing, in 2024 or so.” So begins a 1993 Science article titled “Publication by Electronic Mail Takes Physics by Storm.” Burton Richter, then-president of A.. more
Engagement and Activism in Modern Physics Education Tuesday, July 21, 2024
Ximena Cid (second from left) stands with students in front of a mural on the CSUDH campus. Credit: CSUDH By Korena Di Roma HowleyAs a young girl growing up in Sacramento, California, Ximena Cid would sit on her roof and stare at the night sky. “I al.. more
Lucy and her Tesla Junior High classmates take a trip from Indiana to LIGO in Hanford, WA. Due to an unforeseen event, the laser goes offline right before the birth of a supernova. Follow spectra as she doubles up to undergo her biggest mission yet to collect gravitational waves from a rare exploding star. View Book
This year's PhysicsQuest features the "First Lady of Physics," Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu. Each free kit includes four experiments that introduce students to the basics of physics in a fun and approachable way. Learn More
PhysicsQuest 2018: Spectra's Energetic Escape
Did you miss your chance to get last year's kit, but still want to follow Spectra's adventures? Download past activity guides from our archive.
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Astronaut and chemist Dr. Don Pettit did physics demos that are out of this world while he was aboard the International Space Station. Now you can enjoy videos of his fantastic micro-gravity experiments safely on the surface!