It's been an eventful year in the world of physics. Curiosity landed on Mars, physicists found a Higgs-like particle, and ponytail physics made its popular debut. We covered these big stories in 2012, but many others proved more popular on our blog. Here's the list of our 10 most popular blog posts of the year based on pageviews. 10. National Physics Day Physics departments celebrated the day with fun science experiments for the public. Physics enthusiasts celebrate this unofficial holiday on April 24th. 9. Zombie Apocalypse Survival Gear: Ham Radios Shotguns, skillets and shovels may help you battle the undead, but don't underestimate the need for amateur radio.
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