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Physicists Work on Physics' Uncool Image

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the centripetal-not-centrifugal dept.

WindowsTroll writes "Since it seems that science doesn't appeal to the youth of today, physicists are trying to make physics kid friendly. From the article, 'Bicycle stunts, rap music and modern dance -- all in the name of Einstein.' I am particularly interested in the modern dance, thinking that this is probably a better approach of studying oscillations than the springs that I used when I was in college."

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  1. MC Hawking by grahamsz · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think they should get MC Hawking to promote physics

    http://www.mchawking.com/

    He rocks :) I still like " F*ck the Creationists" best :)

  2. Re:Yeah, because we all know... by Average_Joe_Sixpack · · Score: 5, Funny

    Seriously, did he EVER get laid in those 7 years?

    Now that you mention it, no. And I don't remember him getting any on Reading Rainbow either.