Posts Tagged ‘ Density ’

How could Ilan Ramon’s Diary Survive the Fall from Space?

Oct 21st, 2008 | By mooeypoo | Category: Articles, Astronomy, Physics

Ramon’s personal diary fell close to 37 miles (almost 60 km) through the extreme conditions of re-entry. Unlike its human owner, it has survived the process and is now being restored and presented to the public in the Israeli Museum in Jerusalem.



A Party Trick for the Watery Dense..

Mar 30th, 2008 | By mooeypoo | Category: Experiments, Featured Articles, Party Trick, Physics

Water is dense. Alcohol is Dense. But they’re not the same density, no siree. They’re differently densed. Which means we can use that to our advantage. And we do, in this experiment.
Well, this is more of a “Show off your geektitude” physics trick that will amaze and enchant your buddies anywhere! Okay, well, maybe not [...]



Goofing around with Non-Newtonian [Goo] Fluid

Mar 16th, 2008 | By mooeypoo | Category: Chemistry, Experiments, Featured Articles

It’s Goo! It’s Solid! It’s Goo! It’s Solid! It’s— both???
My mom always told me never to play with my food, but in this case, I think even she will agree to make an exception. Not only am I going to play with this food, you should too. It’s way too fun to pass on.