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The Scale of the Universe
Explore our universe, from the tiniest particle to the extremes of the universe, in this interactivepage by Nikon.
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All About Einstein
A great online exhibition all about Einstein and his ideas on light, energy, gravity and more.
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Sometimes you just can't beat mother nature. Read about 15 top nature-inspired inventions, from velcro to bionic cars.
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Science and Technology in Sport
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Science and Technology in Sport
A BBC mini site examining the role science and technology play in sport, from treating athletes' injuries and building Olympic stadiums to drug testing.
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Sport Science
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Sport Science
The science behind a selection of sports from surfing to cycling - the physics behind their operation and the equipment they use.
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Popular Mechanics - Sport
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Popular Mechanics - Sport
Excited about the Olympics? This site tells you the latest news about the science in sport, from the perfect pole-vault to the latest gadgets.
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Aerodynamics in sport
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Aerodynamics in sport
How aerodynamics influence the flight of a boomerang, the shape of a racecar and more.
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Work, Energy and Power
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Work, Energy and Power
Concepts of work, kinetic energy and potential energy are discussed; these concepts are combined with the work-energy theorem to provide a convenient means of analyzing an object or system of objects moving between an initial and final state.
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First Law Of Thermodynamics
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Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics
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Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics
An archive of data on 86 twentieth century women who have made original and important contributions to physics.
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Skateboard Science
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Skateboard Science
A website developed by the Exploratorium to uncover the science of this dynamic sport. Learn the underlying physics of ollies, nollies and kickflips and the manufacturing process involved in making a modern skateboard.
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08/02/2010 12:10:26 | Hysteresis
This page explains hysteresis in magnetic materials, and how it can be used for magnetic recording.
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03/02/2010 16:21:38 | Fusion basics
An introduction to nuclear fusion power, explaining plasma confinement and the use of tokamaks. From JET – Europe's largest nuclear fusion research facility.
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28/01/2010 12:07:06 | Einstein
A great online exhibition all about Einstein and his ideas on light, energy, gravity and more. Concise and easy to understand.