Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis’ role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth century. It was … More
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gecko grippers
Pictured: Close-up of the underside of a gecko’s foot as it walks on a glass wall. Van der Waals force … More
gasoline engine
Gasoline engine – internal combustion engine which is often used for automobiles, aircraft, small mobile vehicles such as lawnmowers or … More
generator
Crank up some electricity How much electrical power can You generate Turn the crank and push and hold the switches … More
Giant Magellan Telescope
Giant Magellan Telescope – artist’s concept Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), under construction in Chile, could help scientists answer big questions … More
hazardous material
Hazardous materials (HazMat) – any substance or material could adversely affect the safety of the public, handlers or carriers during … More
game mechanics
gaming – The act of playing a video, Internet or computer game. video game – an electronic game that involves … More
garbage
Garbage (waste, trash) – unwanted and discarded materials and objects. It is often also called trash, garbage, rubbish, or junk. … More
gasohol
When MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) was the replacement for tetraethyl lead in gasoline it solved some problems. In addition … More
furniture
The Roentgens’ Berlin Secretary Cabinet (video 2:20) – hidden features and intricate interior of this cabinet. A writing cabinet with … More
gardening
Gardening is the practice of growing plants for their attractive flowers or foliage, and vegetables or fruits for consumption. … More
fusion energy
Fusion energy (video 4:31) ”When you tell people you make stars for a living, their heads turn and their mouths … More
force
Forces are everywhere. Forces are a push or pull on an object. They can be due to phenomena such as … More
fossil fuel
Fossil fuels have powered human growth and ingenuity for centuries. Now that we’re reaching the end of cheap and abundant … More
friction
Friction is a force that holds back the movement of a sliding object. That’s it. Friction is just that simple. … More