Demise of the Kilogram - Sixty Symbols

The days of a "fixed" kilogram seem to be numbered, with moves afoot to set our SI unites based on fundamental constants.

 

Cosmic Superstrings - Sixty Symbols

Professor Ed Copeland on strings - and superstrings.

 

Physics Nobel Prize 2013 - Sixty Symbols

The 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics goes to François Englert and Peter Higgs - but who missed out and what will happen with future prizes?

 Discussed by Professor Ed Copeland and Professor Mike Merrifield from the University of Nottingham.

 

What is the maximum Bandwidth? - Sixty Symbols

Just how much data can we transfer using fibre optic cables?

 

Science of Water Balloons from @sixtysymbols

What do physicists do with a high-speed camera, water balloons and a spare half hour!?

 

E=mc² is wrong? - Sixty Symbols

It's the most famous science equation in history... but E=mc² is not technically correct.

Star Classification - Sixty Symbols

The Sun is designated as a "G2V" star. What does that mean?

 

Asteroids - Sixty Symbols

Find out why astronomers no longer use symbols for asteroids. More astronomy and physics at http://www.sixtysymbols.com/

 

Granular Jets (slow motion) - Sixty Symbols

Dropping metal balls into granular glass beads. Featuring Professor Roger Bowley.

 

Laser Cooling - Sixty Symbols

Learn how lasers can be used to cool atoms to temperatures approaching absolute zero. More physics at http://www.sixtysymbols.com/

 

The Shrinking Proton - Sixty Symbols

The proton may be smaller than we thought. Our experts explain why this could be a really big deal for physics. More videos at http://www.sixtysymbols.com/

 

How to Melt Cars and BBQ Pigeons - Sixty Symbols

Geometric Optics - discussing the Walkie Talkie skyscraper and the Nottingham Sky Mirror.

 The Walkie Talkie, or Walkie Scorchie (?), is a new building in London which has been reflecting light in a rather hazardous way! The Sky Mirror is a sculpture at the Nottingham Playhouse. This video features Professor Mike Merrifield from the University of Nottingham.

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Vacuum Cannon - Sixty Symbols

We discuss vacuums, pascals and show you a special vacuum cannon, which fires ping pong balls at 400 miles per hour. More physics at http://www.sixtysymbols.com/

 

We let the particle physics people give their version of what a vacuum is like.

Jabulani Football Physics - Sixty Symbols

We discuss the Jabulani (official World Cup football) which has caused so much debate - and a few of our scientists take it for some field testing!

 

Out scientists field test the official World Cup football with an impromptu penalty shoot-out.

Planck Length - Sixty Symbols

The planck length is unimaginably small. More physics videos at http://www.sixtysymbols.com/

 

How can you filter out the vuvuzela?

Sixty Symbols takes a look at the dreaded vuvuzela and how it can be filtered out of World Cup football broadcasts. More physics at http://www.sixtysymbols.com/

 

Relativity Paradox - Sixty Symbols

Trains, tunnels, muons and giant guillotines - strange things happen when you travel close to the speed of light. Discussing relativity, time dilation and Lorentz contraction.

 

Why is light slower in glass? - Sixty Symbols

Professor Merrifield largely "uncut" discussing refraction.

 

Arrow of Time - Sixty Symbols

Sean Carroll on the arrow of time.
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Physics of Moshing - Sixty Symbols

New research on the physics of mosh pits (at heavy metal concerts). Discussed by Professor Phil Moriarty. More from the researchers at: http://bit.ly/moshers