Science Writings by Ben Best

• The Copenhagen Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
• Thoughts on Physics and Reality
• Quotations for the Backyard Quantum Mechanic
• Comments on Two "New Age Physics" Books
• The Standard Model of Particle Physics
• Figuring the Odds (Probability Puzzles)
• Does the Sun Revolve Around the Earth?
• Implications of Cloning
• The Mystery of Entropy
• Molecular Mobility at Low Temperature
• The Anatomical Basis of Mind (Neurophysiology & Consciousness)

Science Links Explaining Science Principles

Physics

Vesta Asteroid Rotation

• Thinking About Physics (daily life examples — Q & A)
• Usenet Physics FAQ
• MIT Physics Tutorials & Reviews
• Singapore ScienceNet Questions/Answers
• Mechanics Animations
• Flash Animations of Physics Demonstrations
• Physics Simulation Library
• Hydrostatic Pressure in a Liquid
• The Gyroscope Demystified
• How a Gyroscope Works
• Getting Around The Coriolis Force
• The Coriolis Force
• Rotating Space Station Dynamics (Coriolis Force)
• Gravity (and Latitude — formulae)
• Fusion Energy Education
• "Static Electricity" Misconceptions
• Light Production by Lamps
• Friction Concepts
• Static versus Kinetic Friction
• Life-Cycle of a Star
• Flight over Ceres
• Scenes from Mars
• Curiosity 360 degree view on Mars
• Locating the International Space Station
• Live view from the International Space Station
• Space videos
• Scale of the Universe

  Chemistry

• Periodic Table (HyperText)
• Wikipedia Periodic Table
• Periodic Table of Tech
• Puzzles for the Elements
• Videos of Elements in the Periodic Table
• All About the Periodic Table
• Webelements Periodic Table
• Periodic Table of Technology/A>
• Wooden Periodic Table
• Visual Elements Periodic Table
• A Guide to Metals and the Periodic Table
• Transition Metals
• How Diamonds are Formed
• Osmosis Demystified
• Capillary Action
• Raoult's Law
• Epoxy Resins
• Diamagnetic, Paramagnetic, and Ferromagnetic Materials
• Determining Refractive Index with Refractometers

  Biology

• The Human Body: Skin Biology and Structure
• Microbiology Information Portal
• Decomposition
• Green Florescent Pigment
• An Illustrated Guide to Cancer
• The Challenges of Diving to Depth
• Plasma Viscosity and Blood Viscoelasticity
• Metabolic Biochemistry
• Cell Biology Animation

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• How a Key Works
• Calculate before you leap
• Goofy Patents
• Ridiculous Patents
• Illusions
• Basic math exercises
• How-To Cartoons
• Road Trip Geography
• Latitude and Longitude (Longitudes are LONGer)

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