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Sometimes the universe is just too complicated to analyze. Heck, if you take a tennis ball and toss it across the room, even that is practically too complicated. After it leaves your hand, the ball ...

We're about halfway through the academic term at Union College, where I'm teaching introductory Newtonian physics using the Matter and Interactions curriculum. We just hit one of my favorite topics ...

The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we hand over the keyboard to a physicist or two to tell you about fascinating ideas from their corner of the universe.

Physics, especially the part about forces and motion, often feels like a maze of confusing concepts and formulas. If you’ve ever stared at a problem about an object moving or a force acting and ...

Mexican teacher goes viral for using anime to teach physics. Learn how One Piece sketches make concepts like motion and force easy, engaging, and fun for students.