I want to start teaching myself physics, but how? [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm a sophomore physics major at a fairly prestigious university (USN&WR Top 25) known for its technical and scientific offerings. My parents currently pay for tuition and dorm housing, with no financial aid. However, my grades have been lower than they expected, and they are now refusing to pay for me to return next year. What are my options? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2007 - 38 answers

Equipment list for undergraduate physics instruction: what's essential, what's nice, what's gravy? [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2006 - 12 answers

Physics vs. Geography at university. Which is better to do, specifically careerwise? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2006 - 12 answers

When I was in college, beer was a central part of my life. In fact, we did all sorts of interesting things with beer, besides simply drink the stuff. One particular stupid-beer-trick that a friend did frequently - but which I have never been able to exactly replicate - intrigues me. Physicists and amateur scientists, lend me your eyes: [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2005 - 22 answers