electromagnetism
What is Einstein’s Theory of Relativity?
More than a century after he first proposed it, Einstein's Theory of Relativity is still foundational to our understanding of…
Electrons Can Get Accelerated to Nearly the Speed of Light As They Interact With the Earth’s Magnetosphere
Electrons serve many purposes in physics. They are used by some particle accelerators and they underpin our modern world in…
What is a Magnetic Field?
Magnetic fields are fascinating things. They are intrinsic to Iron magnets, but can also be generated by electrical circuits and…
Physicists Maybe, Just Maybe, Confirm the Possible Discovery of 5th Force of Nature
Researchers from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the University of California, Irvine, may have found evidence of a fifth…
Why Can’t We See the Big Bang?
Since telescopes let us look back in time, shouldn't we be able to see all the way back to the…
Minute Physics: Real World Telekinesis
How do magnets affect things at a distance? How does the Sun heat our planet from 93 million miles away?…
An Anti-Gravity User Interface
Researcher Jinha Lee at MIT has developed a remarkable way to interact with computers -- via a programmable, intelligent and…
What is Electromagnetic Induction?
It is hard to imagine a world without electricity. At one time, electricity was a humble offering, providing humanity with…
What are Magnets Made Of
[/caption] Magnets are the unsung heroes of the Modern Age. However most people don't really understand what are magnets made…
Electromagnetism
The short version: electromagnetism is one of the four fundamental forces (the strong force, the weak force, and gravitation are…