43 Brilliant Physics Gifts That Prove It's The Coolest Branch Of Science

What Einstein Told His Barber by Robert L. Wolke is an engaging exploration of everyday science through amusing and enlightening anecdotes. This book demystifies complex concepts with wit and clarity, making it a delightful read for curious minds of all ages.

Awe at the wonders of science by creating abstract and constantly changing formations using this interactive magnetic Ferrofluid lava lamp. Each lamp comes filled with 15 mL of manipulable Ferrofluide that continuously rises and falls like a traditional lava lamp.

Add some cool ambient lighting to your bedroom or desktop with this USB plasma ball lamp light. Using multiple beams of bright neon light, this USB/battery operated sphere creates the appearance of a magnificent corona discharge

Get the answers to mind-bending questions about our universe by reading “Astrophysics For People In A Hurry”. Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson guides you though provoking topics like the nature of space and time, and how we fit into the universe.

Test your logic, your luck, and your knowledge of the principles of physics with a wild ride on the gravity maze. Grab a challenge card, stack the blocks and try your best not to drop the ball when you put the marble at the top.

Lasers and learning go hand in hand with this miniature fun house that challenges you to bounce rays to make your way through a maze. Practice geometry and problem-solving skills while arranging blocks to redirect the laser the way it’s depicted on the dozens of included puzzle cards.

Named by its inventor, famous scientist Nikola Tesla, this coil toy does more than he ever thought that it could. It plays music better than any similar loudspeaker, can light gaseous tubes and create bubbles, and requires no grounding, just plug and play.

Put a new spin on Newton's laws with a kinetic sculpture that never stops moving. Unlike other kinetic sculptures, this one's got an electric element that keeps all of its little planets moving and orbiting each other.

Watching the ball go and go and go in this perpetual motion toy is fascinating, almost hypnotic. The metal marble gets a little help with propulsion from electricity but mimics the motion of the theoretically intriguing device.

If you think of quantum physics like a map, it gets a lot more interesting and a lot easier to understand. It'll be hard to look away from this poster, which features the elements of one of physics' most conceptually confusing subsets in a colorful and easy-to-understand way.

Master Yoda wouldn't understand this shirt. Darth Vader probably wouldn't either. But your favorite physicist and Star Wars fan will go totally bonkers over it. Force equals mass times acceleration and with this t-shirt on, force also equals mass times awesome divided by comfort.

You might just experience exponential growth in the number of great ideas you have when you have a floating lightbulb by your side. How could you not? The gravity-defying desk accessory is powered by USB and electromagnetism and is bright enough to read by.

Understanding how a tensegrity sculpture works is easier when you can build it yourself. With this 56-piece kit, you'll have everything you need to replicate the puzzling model. It stands at almost 6" tall and is easy for physicists of all ages to assemble.

You wouldn't expect something that has no electronic component to be so fascinating, but that's the magic of a kinetic spinner. Twist it lightly with your hands and watch as the lines cascade between each other and seem to bend, defying the laws of physics.

It seems impossible that this little metal dude should be able to balance on one toe on top of this slim column. And yet, thanks to the laws of physics, it's entirely possible. The desk toy is a fabulous way to get a conversation started about the coolest area of science.

If you spin these tops in just the right way, they'll spin for so long you'll stop watching the clock. Each of the five in the set is machined to perfection to ensure minimal friction and the picture of engineered elegance. See how long you can get it to spin or compete with friends for records.

Enhance your productivity and your creativity with a pen that seems to float in its base. When you're thinking, spin the pen around to channel nervous energy into motion. When a great idea hits, pluck the pen from its base and start writing, no need to fiddle with buttons or fountains.

If you understand this shirt, you might be a nerd. Like a huge one. And you are entitled to wear the shirt to all kinds of nerdy conventions because it'll spark debate that you can join. Because you know you have big feelings on what's better: the speed of light or a hypotenuse.