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Unspinning the boomerang
In this article, we look at the physics behind the curved flight path of a returning boomerang, and explain that boomerangs are really a kind of gyroscope. We even show you how to bang up a boomerang yourself!
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Galloping gyroscopes
If boomerangs are really gyroscopes, then what are gyroscopes? In this article, we explore some more of the physics of gyroscopes, and demonstrate some interesting experiments you can do with them.
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Constructing our lives: the mathematics of engineering
What do Gollum, the new Olympic stadium that's being built in London and the quest for sustainable energy...
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Building a bio computer
Yesterday's refusal by the UK government to posthumously pardon Alan Turing makes sad news for maths,...
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Having fun with unit fractions
The number 1 can be written as a sum of unit fractions, that is fractions with 1 in the numerator. But how...
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Science fiction, science fact: Is there free will?
Is there such a thing as free will? In everyday life we all assume that there is: it's up to you whether you...
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