It's near the start of a new semester of physics. Many faculty are working on their plans for introductory physics courses. How many tests should there be? What about homework? Do I want to cover ...

I'm currently in the middle of a summer section of introductory physics - the algebra based version. I've come to the realization that perhaps we expect too much from the students. My typical summary ...

One of the things I really like about the Matter and Interactions curriculum that we're using for introductory physics (and that I'll miss when we stop using it next term) is that it has a really ...

The first evidence of a gravitational wave detected 100 years after Einstein imagined it -- proof that space actually vibrates -- drew standing-room only enthusiasts to two explanatory sessions this ...

An introduction to modern theories of the universe and its evolution. Topics include naked eye observation, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Emphasis will be placed on the scientific ...

Physics is the study of the basic laws that govern matter. Physics covers the science of the very large, and includes the study of bodies in motion, forces, heat and energy, waves, electricity, ...