School of Physics and Astronomy
The physics experience
Physicists work on problems and cases that may directly involve the general public. However, often times, physicists and the public don’t seem to be able to work on the same level. Poetry is one of the most effective methods to bring everyone to the same table—not through lecture, but through dialogue.
By Riveen Kumanayaka
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Allison is part of the Edinburgh University Gliding Club. She shares her experience with flying planes without engines as part of her university experience, and explains the physics of the plane designs.
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Whether you know it or not, but every time you turn on a light, scroll through your phone, or stream music wirelessly, you’re living in the legacy of Nikola Tesla.
Most people know the name. Fewer know the man. And almost no one realizes just how much of our modern world quietly rests on his shoulders. Often remembered as a brilliant but eccentric inventor, Tesla’s real contributions run far deeper than the lightning bolts and dramatic experiments history tends to highlight.
He didn’t just imagine the future. He helped build it – quietly, profoundly, and in ways we’re only beginning to fully appreciate.
by Gayathri Pillai
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