Isothermal chart Weather forecasting Global Climate Models General Circulation Model (GCM) – a mathematical model of the general circulation of…
Global Positioning System (GPS)
GPS – The Global Positioning System was first developed by the Defense Department in 1957 and became fully operational in…
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…