The “Quesst” to quiet sonic booms continues. NASA is refining Schlieren photography to capture sound shockwaves coming off aircraft. The images will show how shockwaves come off the supersonic X-59 airplane, resulting in a quiet thump on the ground. go.nasa.gov/3Iae5Ho

If you're on a desktop, go to this newly released ARCHIVED - Curiosity Rover panorama, click the full screen toggle option on the top pic and then zoom in & scroll around: mars.nasa.gov/resources/2729… You won't be disappointed.😲

Rejoice procrastinators! I updated my Scientist Valentines PDF to include all current 28 (Carnot, Carson, Maxwell, and Jemison being the most recent additions). This PDF is intended for duplex printing. Valentine on front; description on back. phyz.org/valentines/Sci…

Looks like torque isn't the only thing affecting which truck wins Elon Musk I can make either buggy win with just a bit of added weight 😏 #iteachphysics

Well you knew he had to bring it. Dan Dan Burns has a viral video explaining how he uses his gravity well at a ThePTSOS workshop at #AAPTSM23.

Quick trip with Kelly O'Shea, Michael Lerner and Bryn Bishop to Costco for the High School Physics Teacher Summer Camp tomorrow! #aaptsm23

Are you attending the AAPT 2023 Summer Meeting? If so, check out a presentation by Knowles Senior Fellow & Program Officer Jessica Watts.

Bryn Bishop is our Ambassador too! If you are passing the booths say hello! #AAPTSM23

#ITeachPhysics unites at #AAPTSM23

Dan Burns Dan Burns never stops delivering the best gravitational phenomena analogies. #AAPTSM23

We've upgraded the pinhole viewer to include a diffraction grating! #Solar #STEM #AAPTSM23

Missed it? Here are her slides: docs.google.com/presentation/d…

SCAAPT rep Bryn Bishop shares the details of her elementary level waves and sound camp. #AAPTSM23

Newton’s cannon on other planets! More info here: usf.edu/education/facu… Currently only for Android, MacOS coming later this year.

First we learn the door plug landed in the backyard of a Portland physics teacher, now this: A physics lesson: how an iPhone survived the 16,000-foot drop. washingtonpost.com/technology/202…

Exhibitor Passport Winner: Bryn Bishop! #AAPTWM24 #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting

The plasma in this prominence obeyed the laws of gravity and electromagnetism after it was launched this morning. A small remnant remained hanging long after this 2-hour time-lapse sequence.

From Palomar Mountain May 11th.