<![CDATA[Flipping Physics - Blog]]>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:47:21 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[New Video: Sea Lions Walk Right Up to Us at Playa La Galapaguera]]>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:38:33 GMThttps://www.flippingphysics.com/blog/new-video-sea-lions-walk-right-up-to-us-at-playa-la-galapagueraFear not! Physics content returns in mid-August. In the meantime: we were just standing there at Playa La Galapaguera on San Cristóbal and these two walked right up to us. A mama sea lion and her not-so-little pup came straight up to the camera and stayed for almost 3 minutes. These animals have zero fear of humans and it is the coolest thing. What a moment! Check out the video below!
]]><![CDATA[New Video: Hiking Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal Island]]>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:14:04 GMThttps://www.flippingphysics.com/blog/new-video-hiking-punta-pitt-on-san-cristobal-islandFear not! Physics content returns in mid-August. In the meantime, most of our group heads out on a hike at Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos. Rugged terrain, wide open views, and a perspective on the islands that is very different from the beach. A small glimpse of what it felt like to be out on the trail in one of the most unique environments on Earth. Check out the video below!
]]><![CDATA[New Video: Sally Lightfoot Crabs at Black Turtle Cove]]>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:18:08 GMThttps://www.flippingphysics.com/blog/new-video-sally-lightfoot-crabs-at-black-turtle-coveFear not! Physics content returns in mid-August. In the meantime, watch these brilliantly colored Sally Lightfoot Crabs navigating the rugged lava rock at Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos. A vivid splash of red and orange against dark volcanic rock. A true Galápagos moment! Check out the video below!
]]><![CDATA[New Video: Playa las Bachas Evening Stroll]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:53:25 GMThttps://www.flippingphysics.com/blog/new-video-playa-las-bachas-evening-strollFear not! Physics content returns in mid-August. In the meantime, join us for an evening walk along Playa las Bachas on Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos. White sand, calm water, and a peaceful sunset at one of the most serene beaches in the islands. Check out the video below!
]]><![CDATA[New Video: Galápagos Giant Tortoise Feeding Time]]>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:25:16 GMThttps://www.flippingphysics.com/blog/new-video-galapagos-giant-tortoise-feeding-timeA Galápagos giant tortoise enjoying a papaya snack. These gentle giants are even cooler up close than you could imagine. Physics content returns in mid-August! Check out the video below!
]]><![CDATA[New Video: Should I Post My Galápagos Videos This Summer?]]>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:06 GMThttps://www.flippingphysics.com/blog/new-video-should-i-post-my-galapagos-videos-this-summerThis summer, while educational content lies essentially dormant in the USA, I have been thinking about posting videos from my family's recent trip to the Galápagos Islands. I have made 5 so far and have roughly 20 more to make, all filmed with my new GoPro Max 2 360 degree camera. They are currently unlisted but available in a playlist on my YouTube channel. The question is: will posting roughly 25 non-physics videos confuse my audience? I genuinely want your opinion on this one. Check out the video below!
]]><![CDATA[New Video: My Survivor Open Call Audition!]]>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:38:56 GMThttps://www.flippingphysics.com/blog/new-video-my-survivor-open-call-auditionThis one has nothing to do with physics! I have been applying to Survivor annually since I was 39, and this year I submitted an open call audition video. I am 53, I am from Ann Arbor, I have been married to Kate for 25 years, and I look like Ozzy and Rupert had a kid together. Put me on Survivor, please! Check out the video below!
]]><![CDATA[New Video: Capacitance of a Parallel Plate Capacitor with a Dielectric]]>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:06:47 GMThttps://www.flippingphysics.com/blog/new-video-capacitance-of-a-parallel-plate-capacitor-with-a-dielectricIn this new lesson, Bobby, Billy, Bo and I explore the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor, including what happens when a dielectric is inserted between the plates. We work through why adding a dielectric to an electrically isolated capacitor decreases the electric field and electric potential difference between the plates, and therefore increases the capacitance. We also revisit an important idea: capacitance depends only on the physical properties of the capacitor, not on the charge stored or the electric potential difference. 
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]]><![CDATA[New Video: What Is the Natural Length of a Spring?]]>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:59:02 GMThttps://www.flippingphysics.com/blog/new-video-what-is-the-natural-length-of-a-springThe natural length of a spring is the length of the spring with no forces acting on it. In this short demonstration, I use a vertically hanging spring to show exactly what that means, measure the displacement from equilibrium when a mass is added, and explain why so many students struggle with this concept. Check out the video below!
]]><![CDATA[New Video: Get a Tattoo from Mr. P's Daughter!]]>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:08:28 GMThttps://www.flippingphysics.com/blog/new-video-get-a-tattoo-from-mr-ps-daughterThis one has nothing to do with physics! My daughter Ryan, who you may remember from several Flipping Physics videos, is a photography major at Rhode Island School of Design and a tattoo apprentice in Los Angeles. If you are in the Venice Beach area between mid-June and early August, you might be able to get a tattoo from her at a reduced price. She can design one for you or you can pick from her flash sheet designs. Even if you cannot make it to LA, you can support her by following her on Instagram or TikTok. Check out the video below!
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