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The Physics Of A Crowd
How does the movement of crowds change when they behave predictably, and when they don’t? The answer lies in fluid dynamics.
The Best Of Science Friday, 2018
From Usain Bolt and volcanoes to a kid scientist-to-be and caterpillars, the Science Friday staff share their favorite stories from 2018.
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The Asymmetrical Self
Why are human bodies asymmetrical? A single protein could help explain why.
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The ‘Wet-Dog Shake’ And Other Physics Mysteries
In his book ‘How to Walk on Water and Climb Up Walls,’ David Hu explores the wonders of the animal world.
Why Your Dog Is More Efficient Than A Laundry Machine
In this excerpt from ‘How to Walk on Water and Climb Up Walls,’ David Hu explains why the wet-dog shake is so efficient.
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Introducing The 2018 Nobel Prize Laureates In The Sciences
This week, a handful of scientists got early morning calls with some exciting news.
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The Number Of Female Nobel Laureates Grows By Two
For the first time ever, female scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in physics and chemistry in the same year.
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Is This The Dawning Of The Age Of Meghalayan?
Geologists and archeologists debate a new potential geologic age, starting around 4,200 years ago.
The Joy Of Cooking Asteroids
How making simulated asteroid dirt paves the way for a future of space mining.
Hack A Solar Circuit
Deconstruct an inexpensive solar circuit, then repurpose it to engineer a foldable, lightweight solar-powered device that solves a real human problem.