Did you know that, according to Wikipedia, Nicola Tesla became interested in demonstrations of electricity conducted by his physics professor? He later wrote that the demonstrations of these “mysterious phenomena” made him want “to know more of this wonderful force.” Exposing students to new technologies and how they work might be what it takes to spark a student’s curiosity … [Read more...] about IEEE pre-university science, technology, engineering, and mathematics outreach: Share. Give back. Inspire
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Science fiction or fact: Artificial gravity, superhuman powers, and our desire to explore the stars
Artificial gravity—it’s a concept you are probably already familiar with. According to Wikipedia, it is defined as “the creation of an inertial force that mimics the effects of a gravitational force.” The idea is that humans will have the ability, through technology or some superhuman/magical power, to create a gravitational field that mimics the pull of gravity that we feel … [Read more...] about Science fiction or fact: Artificial gravity, superhuman powers, and our desire to explore the stars