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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology

    ★ 4.6 (172) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Science of Movement

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - The basis

    ★ 4.7 (496) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    ★ 4.7 (13K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Solar System

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Basics of Rocket Science

    ★ 4.9 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    MOS Transistors

    ★ 4.6 (151) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    How Computers Work

    ★ 4.6 (580) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?

    ★ 4.8 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

    ★ 4.7 (200) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular how things work courses

  • Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The Science of Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Flight mechanics - The basis: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • The Solar System: American Museum of Natural History
  • The Basics of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
  • MOS Transistors: Columbia University
  • Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: Princeton University
  • How Computers Work: University of London
  • 21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?: University of Alberta

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