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More physics limericks

Here are some more of the 30 physics-themed limericks I set myself the challenge of writing. First up is a common mistake: 10 Weight vs mass (with some Northern pronunciation) You might not remember from class The difference between weight and mass The former’s a force Mass is scalar, of Read more…

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By Michael Conterio, 6 yearsNovember 18, 2016 ago
A mountain range in front of a red, cloudy sky
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Four energetic limericks – PhyLiWritTi 04 to 07

I’ve been behind on posting these, but here’s four on the theme of energy to bring me up to date. 04 – Conservation of energy Here’s a fact that may make you annoyed, But the truth of it’s hard to avoid. All around we can see, We can move energy, Read more…

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By Michael Conterio, 6 years ago
Emmy Nother
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Noether’s Theorem – Physics Limerick Writing Time (PhyLiWriTi) 3

There was a woman called Emmy, Who used her math prowess to see, There’s a number you get, That will stay as it’s set, In a system with a symmetry. Quite pleased with how this one turned out. The Emmy referred to is Emmy Noether, and this limerick is my Read more…

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By Michael Conterio, 6 yearsNovember 3, 2016 ago
The title page of Newton's Principia. Used under CC BY-SA 2.0 Photograph © Andrew Dunn, 5 November 2004. Website: http://www.andrewdunnphoto.com/
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Newton’s First Law of Motion – Physics Limerick Writing Month (PhyLiWriMo) 2

Newton’s law number 1 is the source For an object not feeling a force Keeps its speed in a line Staying still’s also fine It won’t ever alter its course I’m not entirely happy with the two short lines here, but I don’t think it’s a bad effort for explaining Read more…

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By Michael Conterio, 6 yearsNovember 2, 2016 ago
A pen and some graph paper next to an open book with mathematics in
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A Physicist Trick – Physics Limerick Writing Month (PhyLiWriMo) 1

The trick for a good physicist, Is to work out just what can be missed, Out from your model, And then it’s a doddle, So you can go out and get pissed! I’m obviously taking some artistic license here (Physics is not a doddle, only some physicists enjoy drinking although Read more…

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By Michael Conterio, 6 yearsNovember 1, 2016 ago
An astronaut in a spacesuit, caught in a sandstorm - book cover for The Martian
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Book Review – ‘The Martian’ by Andy Weir

Something a bit different for the Sci Cam blog and myself this week – a book review.   The Martian – Andy Weir From the back cover: “I’m stranded on Mars. I have no way to communicate with Earth. If the Oxygenator breaks down, I’ll suffocate. If the Water Reclaimer Read more…

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By Michael Conterio, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2014 ago
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Brainz: Return of the Zombie Amoeba! 

Could microscopic zombies be lurking in a puddle near you? Meet Naegleria fowleri, the water-dwelling amoeba that can crawl up an unsuspecting swimmer’s nose before chowing down on his brain. Amoebae might sound like science fiction creations, but in fact they are common single-celled organisms, found in soil and water Read more…

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By Amelia J. Thompson, 8 yearsAugust 5, 2014 ago
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Perceptions of physics

Perceptions of physics What do people of think of when they hear the word “physics”?  When I tell people that that’s I study, responses vary from “I don’t like physics, it’s too hard” to nervous laughter and backing away.  I think the perception of physics as hard (which it is, Read more…

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By Jasmin Chana, 8 yearsJune 24, 2014 ago
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Brains wired on physics

Building a working brain depends on complex interactions between nerve cells and their environment. Now, cutting-edge tools from both biology and physics are helping us understand how physical factors shape brain development. How do you grow a brain? We need to ask this question to understand how our brains work Read more…

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By Amelia J. Thompson, 8 yearsJune 17, 2014 ago
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Welcome to the Sci Cam Blog!

Welcome to the Sci Cam Blog! As there’s so much awesome and unusual science being done that we wanted to tell you about that we couldn’t fit into a monthly show we’ve decided to branch out with this blog. Every week that there isn’t a Sci Cam show we’ll be Read more…

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By Michael Conterio, 8 yearsJune 10, 2014 ago

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