Search Results | physics
Your search for "physics" returned 4,584 results
How Do Spaghetti Models Predict a Hurricane's Path?
science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/storms/spaghetti-models.htm
Spaghetti models plot the potential tracks of tropical storms and hurricanes from different meteorological organizations onto one map. The resulting visual helps project how likely the forecast track will be.
Feeling Hungry? Tired? Moody? Thank Your Hypothalamus
health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/nervous-system/hypothalamus.htm
The hypothalamus works with the pituitary to keep the body in homeostasis. HowStuffWorks checks out this tiny workhorse.
Can You Hotwire a Late-model Car?
auto.howstuffworks.com/hotwire-car.htm
Is hotwiring a car as easy as it looks in those heist flicks? Yes and no. HowStuffWorks explains.
Is There a Scientific Strategy for Finding a Good Parking Spot?
HowStuffWorks talks with some scientists to find out whether to drive around until you find a close parking spot or take the first thing you see.
Insights on Alzheimer's From the Long-running Nun Study
health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/dementia/alzheimers-nun-study.htm
HowStuffWorks looks at the long-running study on nuns and Alzheimer's disease and the various lessons learned over the decades.
Is That Animal Sanctuary You Want to Visit Legit?
animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/animal-sanctuary-legitimate.htm
Animal sanctuaries should provide animals with excellent care for the rest of their lives. But many don't. So how do you know if a sanctuary is legit?
Inside a Locust Plague: Desert Grasshoppers Gone Wild
animals.howstuffworks.com/insects/locust-plague.htm
Locusts are just mild-mannered grasshoppers until they swarm up and become monstrous. In parts of the world, locust plagues are a way of life.
5 Hugely Fun Facts About Mass (Not Weight)
science.howstuffworks.com/mass-not-weight.htm
Weight is the measurement of gravity's pull on an object. And it varies by location. Mass is a different beast altogether.
Do rubber tires insulate your car from lightning?
To paraphrase the band Queen, thunder and lightning are very, very frightening. Especially when you're stuck in a car in the middle of nowhere. But can your rubber tires protect you from a lightning strike?
Which Greek God or Goddess Are You?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/which-greek-god-or-goddess-are-you
Calling all Greek mythology fans out there! Do you think you channel these gods and goddesses sometimes? Take the quiz to see!