Stepping On LEGO For Science
You might say that the worst LEGO to step on is any given piece that happens to get caught underfoot, but have you ever thought about what the worst one …read more Continue reading Stepping On LEGO For Science
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The Moment a Bullet Turns Into a Flashlight, Caught on Film
[The Slo Mo Guys] caught something fascinating while filming some firearms at 82,000 frames per second: a visible emission of light immediately preceding a bullet impact. The moment it occurs …read more Continue reading The Moment a Bullet Turns Into a Flashlight, Caught on Film
Watch The Diesel Effect in Ballistic Gelatin
A striking video appears to demonstrate an explosion via the diesel effect in clear ballistic gel. The diesel effect or “dieseling” refers to when a substance ignites from the effects of pressure, and it’s the operating principle behind the gadgets known as Fire Sticks or Fire Pistons.
Ballistic gel is a broad term referring to a large chunk of dense gel generally used in firearms-related testing to reliably and consistently measure things like bullet deformation, fragmentation, and impact. It’s tough, elastic, and in many ways resembles a gigantic gummi bear. Fans of Mythbusters (or certain DIY railguns) will recognize the …read more
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‘Human Flesh’ Is No Match For 100,000 Volts of Electricity
Like a hot knife through soft butter. Continue reading ‘Human Flesh’ Is No Match For 100,000 Volts of Electricity