…easier to do than conventional experiments. They provide more intuitive, richer results in a snap. Imagine how many other experiments out there that can be transformed by this new instrument!…
A new study from the University of Washington suggests that Earth’s temperature will keep increasing, even if all greenhouse gas emissions were stopped right now. Why? Because greenhouse gases will…
…the research enabled by the technology, or demonstrating the usefulness of a new concept. However, the collection of technologies used in the project normally becomes a one-off: it is no…
…Boston A new feature has been added to Energy3D to visualize heat transfer across the building envelope using arrays of arrows. Each arrow represents the heat flux at a point…
…the roof is insulated, the less its color impacts the energy cost. With Energy3D, students can easily explore these design variables. This new feature, along with others such as the…
…in love with it. Beautiful Chemistry represents an attempt that could inspire a whole new genre of high-quality educational materials based on breathtaking scientific visualizations. How about Beautiful Physics and…
Energy3D supports the design of some basic architectural styles commonly seen in New England, such as Colonial and Cape Cod. Its simple 3D user interface allows users to quickly sketch…
…the first of the Beautiful Science Series that Prof. Liang has been planning. The series will include two new titles, Beautiful Simulations and Beautiful Infrared, which we will co-produce with…
An array of heliostats in Energy2D (online simulation) A new class of objects was added in Energy2D to model what is called a heliostat, a device that can automatically turn…
…models that can be applied to new situations. But how do we get those ideas in the first place? Sometimes we learn from our experiences. Sometimes we learn from listening…