Haverford professor sings basics of physics Mon, 06 May 2013 00:11:25 -0700
If you have a hard time understanding Einstein's theory of relativity, maybe that's because you've never heard Walter Smith strum it on his baritone ukulele. "It's glorious and eerie, this theory; Its light is shining on me," Smith, a physics professor at Haverford College, sang to his introductory class last week in the plaintive tones of a folk troubadour. "I see time dilation and feel the ...

Science takes to the streets on the weekend Fri, 10 May 2013 14:15:38 -0700
If you think learning about science means picking up a heavy, fat textbook and doing a lot of reading, think again.

Graphene Study Confirms 40-Year-Old Physics Prediction Thu, 16 May 2013 08:52:22 -0700
Researchers have directly observed--through moire-patterned graphene--a rare quantum effect that produces a repeating butterfly-shaped energy spectrum, confirming the longstanding prediction of this quantum fractal energy structure called Hofstadter's butterfly. The study is published in Nature's May 15 Advance Online Publication.

Some tips on AP tests Mon, 13 May 2013 09:08:14 -0700
At long last, the final page of the most exciting compilation of words you have ever read has come to a close. You have reached the end of your AP textbook. Your head is crammed full of an entire course of information that you’ve consumed in nine months. And now is the time for the AP exams to begin! Advanced placement classes are college-level courses that are available to high school students ...

6 Women Scientists Who Were Snubbed Due to Sexism Sun, 19 May 2013 06:23:23 -0700
These six scientists were snubbed for awards or robbed of credit for discoveries … because they were women.

Osmosis Confusion: 60 Years and Counting Wed, 01 May 2013 04:05:00 -0700
Osmosis Confusion: 60 Years and Counting

Looking ahead to a world of data-dominated decisions Tue, 21 May 2013 13:27:00 -0700
Measuring a world-shaking trend with feet planted in every area of human endeavor cannot be achieved in a popular book of 200 pages, but one has to start somewhere. I am happy to recommend the adept efforts of Viktor Mayer-Schnberger …

Mixed response to JEE mains Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:13 -0700
A lengthy and tough physics section, chemistry questions right out of the CBSE syllabus and a relatively easy math section — this was the predominant opinion among most students who took the online...

Champaign student perfect on both ACT, SAT Mon, 20 May 2013 05:10:49 -0700
  Likith Govindaiah  is realistic, soft-spoken, thoughtful and interested in learning about the world around him. He knows he's smart, but he doesn't think he's the smartest. He's competitive, but he's careful to remember: "There's always someone better than you." CHAMPAIGN — As the school bus bumps along Interstate 74, sunlight from the hazy morning slanting in behind his head, Likith ...

First direct proof of Hofstadter butterfly fractal observed in moiré superlattices Wed, 15 May 2013 11:42:52 -0700
Scientists have directly observed a rare quantum effect that produces a repeating butterfly-shaped energy spectrum, confirming the longstanding prediction of this quantum fractal energy structure called Hofstadter's butterfly.