Without the force called friction, cars would skid off the roadway, humans couldn't stride down the sidewalk, and objects would tumble off your kitchen counter and onto the floor. Even so, how ...
Winter means a lot of indoor time, and I've learned that science experiments are a lifesaver on those long, cold days. The best part? You don't need anything fancy. Baking soda, vinegar, food ...
Robert Ferl of the University of Florida actuates a KSC Fixation Tube preloaded with plant seedlings and preservative for a gene-expression experiment during an F-104 Starfighters flight. Credit: ...