Tools of the Trade

A list of the fundamental physical constants used in physics problems.

The first step in most physics problems is drawing a free-body diagram. This article will provide you with the necessary information to tackle this process and use it effectively to help in physics problem-solving.

Physicists generally break problems down into idealized models, which are simplified versions of the problems that look only at the elements they need to look at. This primer will give you tips on how to use such models properly

This introduction illuminates the main principles of the scientific method, as well as hypothesis creation and testing procedures that are used in executing the scientific method.

Physics uses the units defined by the International System of Measurements (SI), as does most of science. This introduction to the SI units provides a foundation for the units that are used to quantify the physical qualities of the universe and how they were developed and defined.

Across the internet, and especially among academics and internet savvy users (which include many scientists) there are growing "open information" movements. One which is of special interests to scientists is the "Open Science" movement, which seeks to help facilitate scientific discussions in a way that helps promote productivity and fairness, while also bringing a more immediate transfer of inf…

In this excellent article over at the Boing Boing website, their resident science expert lays out a detailed and thoughtful explanation of the peer review process, its history, and its various benefits and drawbacks.