global climate model

Isothermal chart Weather forecasting Global Climate Models General Circulation Model (GCM) – a mathematical model of the general circulation of…

St Louis Gateway Arch

Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis’ role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth century. It was…

gecko grippers

Pictured: Close-up of the underside of a gecko’s foot as it walks on a glass wall. Van der Waals force…

gasoline engine

Gasoline engine – internal combustion engine which is often used for automobiles, aircraft, small mobile vehicles such as lawnmowers or…

generator

Crank up some electricity How much electrical power can You generate Turn the crank and push and hold the switches…

Giant Magellan Telescope

Giant Magellan Telescope – artist’s concept Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), under construction in Chile, could help scientists answer big questions…

hazardous material

Hazardous materials (HazMat) – any substance or material could adversely affect the safety of the public, handlers or carriers during…

game mechanics

gaming – The act of playing a video, Internet or computer game. video game – an electronic game that involves…

garbage

Garbage (waste, trash) – unwanted and discarded materials and objects. It is often also called trash, garbage, rubbish, or junk.…

gasohol

When MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) was the replacement for tetraethyl lead in gasoline it solved some problems. In addition…

furniture

The Roentgens’ Berlin Secretary Cabinet (video 2:20) – hidden features and intricate interior of this cabinet. A writing cabinet with…

gardening

  Gardening is the practice of growing plants for their attractive flowers or foliage, and vegetables or fruits for consumption.…

fusion energy

Fusion energy (video 4:31) ”When you tell people you make stars for a living, their heads turn and their mouths…

force

Forces are everywhere. Forces are a push or pull on an object. They can be due to phenomena such as…