IN SHORT Rainbow in a bottle: Create light with water and oil. Water traveler: Observe the properties of water through a simple siphon. Disappearing eggshell: Experiment with vinegar to dissolve an egg. Make an iceberg: Understand the degradation of ice. Leaky pepper: Study surface tension with soap. Floating egg: Learn about the density of liquids. … Read more
IN SHORT Educational games suited for all school levels Over 12,000 resources available including videos and games Physics toys for children encouraging exploration Memory games to learn electricity and chemistry Scientific experiments to do at home Electronic circuit kits to understand electricity Games that make science fun and fascinating Educational materials incorporating games for effective … Read more
IN SHORT Fundamental physical principles of robotics Exploration of simple machines and pneumatics Smart materials for cohabitation with humans Introduction to the concept of digital twin Anthropological challenges related to the efficiency of robots Interaction between humanoid robotics and social interaction Sensory controls and action mechanisms Bio-inspired approach in robotic design Derived from the works … Read more
IN BRIEF Fundamental principle: stimulated emission, discovered by Albert Einstein. Structure: a laser includes a gain medium and a pumping system. Coherence of light: the produced photons have identical characteristics. Varied applications: fundamental research, industry, telecommunications, medicine. Beam properties: confinement of the wave by reflecting mirrors. The physics behind lasers is a fascinating and complex … Read more
IN SHORT Particle accelerators: essential devices for exploring nuclear physics and particle physics. CERN: home to the world’s largest circular accelerator. Used in various fields: fundamental research and science popularization. Current limitations: high cost, insufficient power, and fragility of existing accelerators. Past and ongoing experiments: exploration of elementary particles. Operation: acceleration of particle beams for … Read more
IN BRIEF Gravitational singularity: a region of spacetime where the laws of physics become imprecise. Involves mathematical limits according to the Einstein theory. References to the Penrose theorems and Hawking regarding black holes. Singularities are points where certain physical parameters reach infinity. The hidden singularity implies that physical laws break down. Interest in cosmology to … Read more
IN BRIEF Must-watch scientific documentaries on physics. Discovering the universe through captivating films. Varied themes: from quantum to elementary particles. Best platforms to watch: Netflix, YouTube, and others. Recent films: Oppenheimer, The James Webb Telescope. Series to follow for learning: Rick and Morty, The Big Bang Theory. Impact of science on our daily lives and … Read more
IN BRIEF Chimiephysique.free.fr: Free courses and exercises for all levels from middle school to high school. PCCL: Site dedicated to physical chemistry for middle and high school. Labolycée: Access to various educational resources. Physique-chimie.fr: Content tailored for autonomous learning. Physics 2000: Resources in English to deepen concepts. Éduscol: Information on the use of digital technologies … Read more
IN BRIEF Multiverse: Concept of multiple coexisting universes. Hypotheses: Emanating from theoretical physics, notably the string theory. Parallel dimensions: Possibility of dimensions beyond our classical understanding. Cosmic inflation: Rapid expansion of the early universe suggesting other universes. Evidence: Difficulty in testing the multiverse hypothesis. Scientific speculations: Variety of possible scenarios surrounding the multiverse. Time travel: … Read more
IN BRIEF Natural phenomenon of electrostatic discharge. Occurs during thunderstorms in clouds called cumulonimbus. Accumulation of electric charges causing tremendous voltages. Occurs between clouds or between a cloud and the ground. Can reach temperatures of 30,000 °C. The speed of the discharge can exceed 200,000 km/h. Lightning is a common natural electric arc. Potential impacts … Read more