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science1 year ago•5 min saved

"Teen's Science Project Suggests Archimedes' Invention Was Plausible"

Brenden Sener, a 13-year-old from London, Ontario, recreated a miniature version of Archimedes' supposed "death ray" for a science project, using concave mirrors to focus light energy. His experiment showed a notable increase in temperature with each additional mirror, suggesting that the concept was plausible. While the practicality of the death ray is limited by factors such as weather and ship motion, Sener's project has garnered praise from scientists and could spark discussions among students.

via CNN|

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science1 year ago•3 min saved

Canadian Teenager Builds Working Death Ray for Science Project

Canadian teenager Brenden Sener replicated Archimedes' death ray for a science project using heat lamps and mirrors, finding that the setup significantly increased the temperature of the target. While not attempting to set anything on fire, Sener concluded that with a scaled-up version and a stronger heat source, it would be possible. The historical accuracy of Archimedes' death ray remains debated, with various attempts to recreate it yielding mixed results.

via ScienceAlert|

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science1 year ago•3 min saved

"Teen recreates Archimedes' death ray for science fair experiment"

A 13-year-old Canadian student conducted a science fair project to test whether Archimedes' purported use of mirrors to set Roman ships alight was feasible. Using heat lamps and mirrors, he found that his setup significantly increased the temperature of the target, leading him to conclude that it could be possible on a larger scale. While many have attempted to recreate the "death ray" with varying success, historians and scientists have suggested alternative weapons that Archimedes may have used.

via Business Insider|

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