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Quantum Physics
Good revision guide to quantum physics aimed at UK A level, covers topics such as the photoelectric effect,photons and wave-particle duality,


Quantum Mechanics
Basic theory of quantum mechanics, from origins - photoelectric effect, wave particle duality, via Schrodingers equation to matrix mechanics


Albert Einstein
Biography of Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955), who received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921 for his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric ...


Gravitation
A program which models the gravitational effects of different bodies in different systems. This program is simple and shows the effect of gravity very well.


Race to Mars - Known effects of long-term space flights on the human body
Read about the effect of space travel from feeling sick to bone loss and muscle wasting.


Accelerated Travels
A look at the combined effect on distance from an origin of distance traveled and relativistic effects during accelerated travel.


Convection in a Box
Brief description of some experiments with smoke in a closed box, with normal convection currents and odd effects, includes diagrams and discussion of effects.


Biological Effects of Low-Level, Electromagnetic Fields
Statements from the Institution of Engineering and Technology on the possible health effects of EM fields and radiation from power lines, mobile phones and their associated base stations.


Quantum biology: Do weird physics effects abound in nature?
Read how biology exploit quantum effects to harness nature.


The physical effect that creates tiny electrical storms in your body
An article explaining the thermodielectric effect and where it occurs.