Ruth Wake
I graduated with an upper second class MPhys honours degree - Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics - in 2009 from the University of Kent. My third and final year projects were both specialised in observational astrophysics; the third year on molecular hydrogen and the abandoned ESA H2EX project and the final year on Herbig Haro objects. My academic papers are available on my website. I have also produced essays on some philosophical and historical aspects of physical science, which have been converted into linked articles and published here with the original rights remaining with Suite 101. In the future I aim to produce "translations" of physical science discoveries with the technical jargon converted into a form accessible to the layman: I see this as doing my part, however small, to restore the physical sciences to their rightful place in popular academia.
I have had creative writing, mostly poetry, published in the past and this continues to be a favoured hobby. I also write customised settings and rulesets for tabletop roleplaying which I eventually aim to self publish if at all possible.
Latest Articles
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Momentum in Physics
Momentum is often considered one of the most fundamental quantities in classical mechanics, but just what is it and why is it so important?
Jul 8, 2010
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Newton's Third Law of Motion
All Newtonian physics and classical mechanics is based off three fundamental laws. This article explores Newton's Third Law, or Law of Reciprocal Actions.
May 9, 2010
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Newton's Second Law of Motion
All Newtonian physics and classical mechanics is based on three fundamental laws. This article explores Newton's Second Law, or F=ma.
May 9, 2010
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Newton's First Law of Motion
All Newtonian physics and classical mechanics is based on three fundamental laws. This article explores Newton's First Law, or the Law of Inertia.
May 9, 2010
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Extreme Extinction Scenarios
There are many unusual and exotic ways for the human race to fall extinct. Some are currently out of our reach, and nearly all are out of our control.
Feb 28, 2010
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A Brief Guide to Natural Disasters
Unlikely as some would deem it, the destruction of the human race may occur through natural disasters, cosmic phenomena or even simple natural selection.
Feb 28, 2010
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A Brief Guide to Nuclear War
Nuclear war in popular media has laid bare some startling facts, but history itself has far more to offer.
Feb 26, 2010
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Predicting Innovations in Science and Technology
It is hard to believe the startling levels of luck and coincidence involved in so many discoveries.
Feb 26, 2010
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The Longevity of Mankind
How long humanity has been around is most definitely no indication of how long it may survive into the future.
Feb 22, 2010
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The Problem with Science
The conclusion of the series of articles based on human nature's opposition to scientific progress, and a reflection of what has been discussed.
Feb 21, 2010
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