Funsize Physics was born on #leapday February 29th, 8 years ago. Does that make today our 2nd birthday, or our 8th??? Weigh in on our newest poll. Also, check out our brand new instagram page! You can find us at @ funsizephysics #science #physics #nanophysics #nanoscience

Funsize Physics was born on #leapday February 29th, 8 years ago. Does that make today our 2nd birthday, or our 8th???

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OG Funsize Physicist Dr. Shireen Adenwalla of Nebraska Physics is this month's featured NebraskaWomeninSTEM Woman in STEM! 🙌🥳⚛️

Check out this upcoming #SciComm webinar about how to get started communicating your research, especially on a busy schedule ✅ #SciCommFridays

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You might be a physicist if . . . You see this and think "electron interference" is trending. Instead of doomscrolling, learn more about electrons — and how they can help us answer the immortal question, "Dude, where my atoms at?" funsizephysics.com/dude-where-my-…

Imagine a material that can move charges like players on a volleyball court! 🏐⚡ #Ferroelectric materials do just that, but they don't play well with silicon—until now. Meet #hafnia, a promising player that could change the game for electronics! funsizephysics.com/grain-power/

🌈🫧Soap #bubbles hold more than just whimsy—they’re packed with captivating physics! ✨Discover how the physics of light transforms a simple bubble into a floating #laser in our latest post, written by @burtonlab. funsizephysics.com/whispering-in-…

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We're counting down the days to #NoCoastSciComm 2024!!! 🤗 Whether you're an experienced #science communicator or just #scicomm-curious, we know you'll be awed, informed, & inspired by our all-star lineup of keynote speakers. 👇 Learn more/register: go.unl.edu/scicomm

Ologies is on blooski Alie Ward On Wednesday, we welcome #DisorderedCosmos author chanda.bsky.social prescod-weinstein of University of New Hampshire . . . go.unl.edu/scicomm

There is some serious science behind Silly Putty! This classic toy gets its unique properties from materials you can find around your house. Click to learn how you can make your own Silly Putty at home! funsizephysics.com/polymers-at-pl…

Did you know that sharing your work with others can reignite your passion for it? Check out our very own Jocelyn Bosley on the Science with Impact podcast and join in the quest to make complex physics accessible and inspiring! youtu.be/cETuRZxym4Y?si… #scicomm #broaderimpacts

Glaciers have shaped our planet for millennia, developing as layers of snow compress into ice. So… what does that have to do with Flubber? In our latest post, explore the surprisingly similar physics of glaciers and Flubber, and learn to make your own!funsizephysics.com/flubber-and-fl…