Science Caturday: Forces are Unbalanced!

Physics Kitteh demonstrates one aspect of Newton’s second law of motion. Oh dear, mass and acceleration both appear rather high.  The net force  with which Physics Kitteh hits that chair could be substantial.

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Chemistry Cat says:  extra ‘nip for Physics Kitteh! Thanks for the lesson and see you next Caturday.

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Science Caturday: Ceiling Cat is Just a Myth

This week, tech writer Virginia Heffernan caused a stir by publishing an essay entitled “Why I am a Creationist“. Here at the Finch & Pea, we believe that everyone is entitled to their opinion, but when it comes to explaining stuff, we put our trust in Science Cat (and his friend Chemistry Cat), and leave Ceiling Cat to looking pretty and keeping mice out of the attic.

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Science Caturday: Properties of Water

We know that alcohol is a solution, but is warm water really a kitty solvent?

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We might need to consult Chemistry Cat again.

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Science Caturday: Not Just Napping

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That’s really plenty of activity for a Caturday.

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Science Caturday: Space Cat comes down to Earth

Everyone’s favorite real-life spaceman, Commander Chris Hadfield, recently returned to earth after 5 months aboard the International Space Station. Interestingly, the press paid little attention to the fact that an alien kitty stowed away on the ISS and grew so attached to Hadfield that he accompanied him back to Canada. As these recent photos show, the cat (unimaginatively dubbed Space Cat) is experiencing a few difficulties adjusting to life on Earth.

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He may have trouble eating one with that space helmet on. Dealing with grabbity is also a challenge. Continue reading “Science Caturday: Space Cat comes down to Earth”