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So, here's the big project I'm working on. And you can help.

Posted by nubby Feb 16 '11, 13:28

The name of our project is WTFysics. Its goal is to present science (esp. physics) in a funny and interesting way, to serve as a springboard for people to get more interested in the way they see the world around them. We've applied for funding for the project and will probably hear back soon, but we're going to go ahead regardless.

The centerpiece of this project is a series of short web videos. They'll be released as a podcast and on YouTube. Think Tosh.0 meets RadioLab (if you know what that is). The video MDH posted of the guy jumping into a 1-foot-deep pool yesterday is a perfect example.

In addition, we'll have Facebook and Twitter accounts, as well as a website on which to host more content (mostly for teachers). The FB account is coming along, but we've already got the twitter account up and running. Follow us at @whatthefysics. When we get the podcast going, subscribe to it. Like us on Facebook when that's ready. And share it. Make us viral. Be part of the beginning of something that I think can actually be pretty cool. It'll take a while to get up and running, but once we do it'll be worth it.

@whatthefysics (twitter.com)

Responses:

That's great. Sounds more than perfect for the likes of you, bearded one. -- nm - con_carne Feb 16, 13:47
Here's a WTFysics video for you -- (link) - TWuG Feb 16, 13:45
just make sure some cutie gets to yell "fire in the hole" -- nm - myth busters Feb 16, 13:44
this is not a request for me to be a time travelling agent - crash davis Feb 16, 13:43
I can't wait to tell my niece, (biophysicist) -- nm - Amy Feb 16, 13:41
spinoff project: a kitchen science group called Holy Shitake Mushrooms. -- nm - Max Feb 16, 13:38
I'll watch for sure. Any idea when your first episode should be out? -- nm - Guigue Feb 16, 13:37 1
- We're aiming for 6 weeks from now. -- nm - nubby Feb 16, 13:45
sweet! -- nm - Epiphany Feb 16, 13:37
awesome. -- nm - Andie Feb 16, 13:35
Nice WTF avatar -- nm - oblique Feb 16, 13:32 1
- It was my idea as a placeholder until we get something designed. -- nm - nubby Feb 16, 13:33
You should take youtube videos of various FAILS (guy tries to jump bike over a car and crashes (inevitably with something hitting him in the crotch)) - pmb Feb 16, 13:32 1
- That's the idea. :) -- nm - nubby Feb 16, 13:33
book marked! -- nm - loosilu Feb 16, 13:29

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