A couple of commenters expressed concern over the use of centrifugal force after my rant on the use of the word force. So, what is the deal with these two terms? Are they ok to use? Are they real ...

When humanity first started studying motion, circles posed a peculiar puzzle. Why do planets sweep endlessly around the Sun without flying off into the void of space? Why does a stone swung on a ...

The influence of gravity on the distributions of ventilation and blood flow, as demonstrated by the effects of posture, is discussed and explained on the theoretical basis of gravitational gradients ...

What happens when you keep building a skyscraper higher and higher? What happens when you keep building a skyscraper higher and higher? You may run into some problems with the laws physics. The higher ...

Bees adjust their speed to keep turning forces constant, new research shows. The findings can be applied to robots and autonomous vehicles. If you've ever lost your balance standing on a bus that ...

Cosmic Connections is a series that explores how our experiences here on Earth aren't so different across the universe. Let's talk about rotation and what happens to you when you rotate. Let's say you ...

This year's episode of Punkin Chunkin is coming up (I think tomorrow). Discovery just showed a teaser commercial with the specifications for one team's machine. If you are not familiar with Punkin ...