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Wave-particle duality: the mystery that shaped quantum mechanics
In the quantum world, particles behave like waves, and reality becomes a matter of probability. Explore the strange physics behind wave–particle duality.

Physics Core
7 hours ago


Infrared goggles: the physics of seeing the invisible
Infrared goggles enable us to see in total darkness by detecting invisible thermal radiation and converting it into images that our brain can understand

Physics Core
Feb 22


The Water Jug puzzle: a logical solution
A logical approach to the classic Water Jug puzzle, as featured in the film Die Hard, yields two solutions grounded in clear analytical reasoning.

Physics Core
Feb 17


A reflection rainbow that doesn’t reflect reality: examining a viral video
Debunking a viral video. A spectacular “reflection rainbow” appears to defy the laws of optics. By examining colour order, brightness, and geometric perspective, we explore whether this rare phenomenon is real or an illusion

Physics Core
Feb 13


Mars colonisation: home truths about moving to another planet
The myth of Mars colonisation needs a reality check. Hard truths about survival risks and why Earth may remain our only natural home.

Physics Core
Feb 5


Gravity on a flat Earth: would cats push everything off?
Discover how gravity on a flat Earth would behave in this fun physics thought experiment that stretches your imagination to the breaking point.

Physics Core
Feb 3


Unit systems in physics and why we use them
A viral math meme reveals a serious lesson: without consistent unit systems, equations lose their meaning. Learn why physics depends on SI units and dimensional consistency.

Physics Core
Jan 25


What does 'seconds squared' mean in acceleration units (m/s²)?
Why does acceleration use “seconds squared”? We break down the m/s² unit step by step and show what it really means in everyday motion

Physics Core
Jan 23


Can a mirror reflect the darkness?
Shadows in mirrors are not darkness bouncing back at us. They are patterns of missing light, faithfully preserved by reflection.

Physics Core
Jan 21
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