Physics Across America

Spring break season is fast approaching which means one thing. ROAD TRIP!!! Never fear because physics is everywhere you go. Remember that when you . . .

Try something new in Experiment Georgia

Hurry to Speed Kansas

Recharge in Energy Illinois

Get electrified in Kilowatt California

It may shock you to learn that there's a Volt Montana

I bet you can't resist going to Ohm California

Definitely take a look through Telescope Pennsylvania

Just don't get too steamed in Boiling Point California

Blast off to Mars Pennsylvania, Jupiter North Carolina, Saturn Texas or Pluto West Virginia

Are you feeling pulled to Gravity Pennsylvania

Catch some rays in Gamma Missouri

Don't get caught up too long in Vortex Kentucky

What have you heard about Echo Utah

I've always felt pulled to Magnet Georgia

It can get pretty intense in Bright Star Alabama

Connect the dots in Constellation Arizona

I hope you don't feel too pressured in Gas City Indiana

Families can bond in Atomic City Idaho

Don't be too negative about Electron Washington

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What happens when several thousand distinguished physicists, researchers, and students descend on the nation’s gambling capital for a conference? The answer is "a bad week for the casino"—but you'd never guess why.

Ask a Physicist: Phone Flash Sharpie Shock!

Lexie and Xavier, from Orlando, FL want to know:
"What's going on in this video? Our science teacher claims that the pain comes from a small electrical shock, but we believe that this is due to the absorption of light. Please help us resolve this dispute!"

The Science of Ice Cream: Part One

Even though it's been a warm couple of months already, it's officially summer. A delicious, science-filled way to beat the heat? Making homemade ice cream.

(We've since updated this article to include the science behind vegan ice cream. To learn more about ice cream science, check out The Science of Ice Cream, Redux)

Over at Physics@Home there's an easy recipe for homemade ice cream. But what kind of milk should you use to make ice cream? And do you really need to chill the ice cream base before making it? Why do ice cream recipes always call for salt on ice?

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