Tag Archives: forces

Ahead of the wave

By Stephen Ornes / February 13, 2013
Water pours ashore as a tsunami strikes the east coast of Japan on March 11, 2011. Credit: Mainichi Shimbun/Reuters

Scientists are working to predict — and tame — the tsunamis that can threaten some coastal communities

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Home on the moon

By Stephen Ornes / February 1, 2013
Life on the moon — but not ours. This illustration shows two large moons orbiting a giant, gassy planet (in orange). Astronomers say the right type of moon could harbor alien life. Credit: R. Heller, AIP

Astronomers say rocky moons orbiting distant planets might support alien life

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Planetary paparazzo

By Stephen Ornes / April 20, 2011
Flying circles around Mercury MESSENGER, shown in an artist’s drawing, will spend 12 months in orbit around Mercury. . Credit: NASA

NASA satellite snaps historic photographs of Mercury

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Physics of running bared

By Stephen Ornes / February 15, 2010

Running without shoes softens the blow

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How a Gecko Defies Gravity

By Emily Sohn / November 18, 2003

A gecko’s tight grip on walls and ceilings suggests new types of sticky materials.

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Running with Sneaker Science

By Emily Sohn / November 10, 2003

For marathon runners and other athletes, sneaker research helps reduce the pain.

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