Scientists at the University of Waterloo have determined the optimal design for a splash-free urinal: a tall, slender porcelain structure with curves reminiscent of a nautilus shell, playfully dubbed ...

The optimal tilt angle of solar panels is critical for maximising energy capture while ensuring efficient integration into diverse climates and geographic conditions. Recent research has focused on ...

I’ve started recreating many of my numerical model tutorials for introductory physics. In the beginning, I had students use spreadsheets to create models. Of course, spreadsheets aren’t very good for ...

New research on the mechanics of throwing could allow football teams to make greater use of "throw-ins". Two scientists at the University of Brunel in the UK have calculated that to launch a football ...