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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
7 hours ago


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


What is time? Defining the most mysterious dimension
The universe without time? Uncover how physics measures the unmeasurable. And why time may be the most mysterious dimension of all.

Physics Core
Jan 19


Why can't we melt snow with a lighter? Heat transfer and hydrogen bonds
Hotter doesn’t always mean more effective. Melting snow reveals what temperature really measures and what it doesn’t.

Physics Core
Jan 15


What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun? Gravity and motion
Gravity alone would crash a planet into the Sun, while motion alone would send it into space. Combined, they keep the planet in orbit.

Physics Core
Jan 12
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