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Why do veins look blue?

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why do veins look blue

A common misconception about blood is that it looks blue when depleted of oxygen, explaining why lighter-skinned people see blue …

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How do polarized sunglasses work?

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How do polarized sunglasses work

Recently we talked about some cold weather physics, so this week I’m going to get your mind off of blizzards …

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How do fingerprint scanners work?

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How do fingerprint scanners work

Everyday Physics is back from the holiday break, this time with a bit more complicated topic—I promise there is a …

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Why are turns worse on slippery roads?

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Why are turns worse on slippery roads

Most people know that it’s more dangerous to drive when the weather is bad—rain, snow, or ice all make roads …

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How do thermometers work?

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How do thermometers work

Winter has come, and it’s likely that you’ll come down with a cold sometime this season. To check for a …

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What’s the loudest possible sound?

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Loudest Possible Sound

The human sense of hearing is quite remarkable—you’re able to perceive things from a quiet whisper up to a rock …

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What causes the tides?

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Previously we talked about what makes waves crash on the shore, and mentioned tidal waves as some of the largest …

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What causes car windows to get foggy?

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Winter has come, so I thought it would be nice to throw out some practical knowledge to keep you safe …

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Would you freeze instantly in space?

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I’m a big science fiction fan, especially for when it comes to movies. It’s pretty common to get some physics …

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What makes a passing siren sound strange?

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Most people have heard an ambulance or firetruck pass them by at high speed, and have been told at one …

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Why isn’t the night sky full of stars?

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You’ve probably heard that there are quite a lot of stars in the universe, and there is definitely a huge …

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Why will melting ice caps cause the seas to rise?

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Climate change is possibly the most important problem facing humanity today, so it’s critical to understand its causes and effects. …

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Why is static shock worse in the winter?

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There’s been a long hiatus for Everyday Physics because I was occupied writing my PhD thesis. Now that that’s complete, …

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Why can you still get sunburned on a cloudy day?

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Now that summer is upon those of us in the northern hemisphere, it’s a good time to talk about physics …

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  • Why do veins look blue?
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