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Explore physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy and Earth science through interactive demonstrations, scientific laws, historical figures, simulations and research tools.
Laboratory Command Center
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Explore the Sciences
Choose a field of scientific investigation.
Physics
Matter, energy, forces, motion, waves, electricity and the fundamental laws of nature.
MATTER + ENERGYChemistry
Atoms, molecules, elements, chemical bonds, reactions and properties of matter.
MATTERBiology
Cells, genetics, organisms, ecosystems, evolution and the mechanisms of life.
LIFEAstronomy
Planets, stars, galaxies, black holes and the structure of the universe.
COSMOSEarth Science
Geology, climate, atmosphere, oceans, tectonics and Earth's planetary systems.
EARTHScientific Laws
Explore mathematical relationships and principles used to describe nature.
PRINCIPLESPhysics
The study of matter, energy, space and time.
What is Physics?
Physics seeks mathematical descriptions of the fundamental behavior of matter and energy. It covers scales ranging from subatomic particles to galaxies.
- Mechanics: motion and forces
- Thermodynamics: heat and energy
- Electromagnetism: electric and magnetic phenomena
- Optics: light
- Quantum Physics: microscopic phenomena
- Relativity: space, time and gravity
Fundamental Equation
Newton's second law relates net force, mass and acceleration.
Physics Topics
Mechanics
Motion, forces and energy.
Electromagnetism
Electricity and magnetism.
Waves
Oscillation and energy transfer.
Chemistry
The science of matter and chemical transformations.
Interactive Water Molecule
Click an atom to inspect its properties.
Atoms
The fundamental units of ordinary matter.
Chemical Bonds
How atoms connect.
Elements
The periodic table.
Biology
The scientific study of life.
Cell Biology
Explore the machinery of life.
Genetics
DNA, genes and heredity.
Evolution
Change across generations.
Ecology
Life and its environment.
DNA Explorer
Interactive visualization of the structure and information contained within DNA.
Adenine
DNA base A.
Thymine
DNA base T.
Cytosine
DNA base C.
Guanine
DNA base G.
Astronomy
Explore the Solar System and the wider universe.
Cosmic Concepts
Stars
Cosmic nuclear furnaces.
Galaxies
Massive cosmic structures.
Black Holes
Extreme gravitational objects.
Earth Science
Investigate the systems that make Earth a dynamic planet.
Earth Systems
Geology
Rocks, minerals and tectonics.
Atmosphere
Earth's gaseous envelope.
Oceans
Earth's global water system.
Scientific Laws
Mathematical and conceptual descriptions of repeatable natural behavior.
Newton's First Law
Inertia.
Newton's Second Law
F = ma.
Newton's Third Law
Action and reaction.
Ohm's Law
V = IR.
Conservation of Energy
Energy transformation.
Boyle's Law
Pressure and volume.
Charles's Law
Temperature and volume.
Kepler's Third Law
Orbital motion.
Famous Scientists
Researchers whose work transformed scientific knowledge.
Isaac Newton
Physics • Mathematics
Albert Einstein
Physics
Marie Curie
Physics • Chemistry
Charles Darwin
Biology
Galileo Galilei
Astronomy • Physics
Rosalind Franklin
Biology • Chemistry
Dmitri Mendeleev
Chemistry
Stephen Hawking
Cosmology
Experiments & Demonstrations
Safe conceptual simulations for exploring scientific principles.
Experiment 01 // Gravity Simulator
Adjust the gravitational acceleration and observe the simulated object's motion.
Experiment 02 // Electromagnetic Spectrum
Explore different regions of electromagnetic radiation.
Experiment 03 // Chemical Reaction Model
A visual model showing stages of a conceptual chemical reaction.
Science Quiz
Test your knowledge across multiple scientific disciplines.
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