Toy models, in contrast, lead to insights through arguments from analogy. These distinctly different routes to employing models might hold important lessons about how we are making discoveries.

Physics students would be graded on making toys that work, art studentson making the toys attractive. The toys would be made of wood and could not be powered by motors or batteries.

A tiny version of this physics toy is revealing quantum secrets Researchers created an atomic-scale version of Newton’s cradle to study thermal equilibrium ...

On his popular Instagram account @physicsfun, Fresno State professor Ray Hall shares demonstrations of his 1,700 science toys to an audience of 2 million.

DENVER — A toy ball that skips on water far easier than the best skipping stone is the inspiration for a line of research that's caught the attention of the U.S. Navy. Brigham Young University ...

A physics-based puzzler featuring addictive and open gameplay, The Magic Toy Chest brings the whole family together to solve mind bending puzzles with simple point and click gameplay.

A human-powered centrifuge made of paper can generate centrifugal forces of 30,000 g and separate blood into its component parts in less than two minutes. Created by a team of biophysicists and ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Toys & Physics "Toys & Physics" is a side-view physics puzzle game. The goal is to collect stars and to get your ball to the basket. The Game Awards ...

Ray Hall has over 1,700 physics toys. Some are less than $10 and others are worth several hundred dollars.

The best way to keep kids interested in science may be to remember that even for professional scientists, it's all about playing with toys.

Tim Rowett is an avid collector of science-related toys. Robert P Crease and son drop in to play with them The wow factor: Tim Rowett, collector of scientific toys. “I have a low boredom threshold,” ...

Spinning toys and tops have unusual behaviors. Spinning toys and tops have unusual behaviors. The famous tippe top flips itself over and spins on its stem. The PhiTOP stands up on its end, which ...