Black Holes Prove Hawking Right + a 10-Minute Hall-Effect Lab

Hey there, Physics Friend!

Ever wish your Monday could start with a cosmic bass drop? This week, black holes basically grabbed a mic and said, “Hawking was right.” We’ve got that story (student-ready), a 10–15 minute Hall-effect lab you can run with a 9V battery, and three quick videos to plug into your lessons.

📰 This Past Week’s “Wait, WHAT?!” Physics News (with why it matters for class)

• Black holes just proved Stephen Hawking right (clearest signal yet) — Stronger link between black holes & quantum physics; perfect anchor for GR/quantum crossover day.
  Source (ScienceDaily)

• Google’s quantum computer creates an exotic state once thought impossible — Gives you a fresh example when students ask “what can quantum even do?”
  Source (ScienceDaily)

• Single-shot laser technique: 100 billion fps plasma imaging — Use this to connect waves, EM, and real fusion diagnostics.
  Source (Phys.org)

• Perseverance rover finds clues to ancient Mars chemistry & possible life — Tie to spectroscopy, redox chemistry, and “how do we know” questions.
  Source (ScienceDaily)

• Ultrathin ferromagnetic oxide reveals a hidden Hall-effect mechanism — On-ramp to this week’s mini-lab (below).
  Source (Phys.org)

• Quantum breakthrough could transform teleportation & computing — Earnest onramp to quantum comms + security unit.
  Source (ScienceDaily)

📚 Print-and-Teach (Student Article + Discussion Questions)

Black Holes Drop the Bass: How Einstein & Hawking’s Theories Got a Cosmic Mic Check
A crisp, teen-friendly read on the clearest black-hole ‘ringdown’ signal and why it matters—plus 5 discussion questions.
Get Article & Questions → 

Teacher tip: Tease it with: “What does a power chord have to do with gravitational waves?” Then let them spot the analogy.

🧪 Lab in a Flash (10–15 minutes)

Magnetic Field Detective: Exploring the Hall Effect
A simple setup (foil + 9V + magnet + multimeter) to “see” charge deflection and flip the Hall voltage by reversing polarity. It pairs beautifully with the ultrathin-film Hall story above.
Get Full Instructions →

Materials: 9V battery, clips, thin aluminum foil, bar magnet, multimeter, small cardboard, tape.
Safety note: Don’t short the battery. Keep leads separated.

🎥 Videos Your Students Will Actually Watch

• The Physics of a 747 Takeoff: Net Force & Acceleration
  Use to anchor Newton’s 2nd with a big real-world example.

• Puzzle Solved! Matching Circuit Schematic Diagram
  Great for introducing schematics + translating between diagram & physical build.

• Calculating Mars’ Distance From the Sun
  Perfect for scale, AU, and “space math is doable” vibes.

😄 Physics Laugh & Learn

Note: Use it to springboard into event horizons, ringdown signals, and why information doesn’t just stroll out of a black hole. (If your class bites, segue to the student article above.)

📨 Quick Share

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P.S. For new folks (hi! 👋)

We’re a weekly teacher-first physics newsletter: one print-and-teach article, one 10-minute lab, three classroom-ready videos, and one joke that sneaks in a concept. Built by teachers, shipped with love, and yes—we read every reply. (We also make the thumbnails with Pikzels because pretty + nerdy = 🧪✨.)

Stay Curious,

The Phantastic Physics Team

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