Repulsive Physics
Magnets, ball bearings, soap bubbles, and even molecules all tend to arrange themselves in similar patterns. But why? Identifying and explaining these patterns could help us engineer clusters of particles with specific functional properties for applications from targeted drug delivery to quantum computing. Click to learn more!
This Thin Film is a Vibe
Very thin materials can create beautiful patterns from reflected light. In this activity, you will use thin layers of nail polish to make rainbows and learn how the physics of light determines which colors you observe.
All the light we cannot see
Electromagnetic waves are the fundamental source of information about the universe, but only a tiny fraction of them are visible to the unaided eye. Fortunately, physicists have developed new ways to "see" outside the visible spectrum. Click to enter a universe BEYOND living color!