When two hemispheres are sealed by vacuum grease and evacuated, it is practically impossible to pull them apart by hand. Atmospheric pressure keeps them sealed and pushed together. Make sure people ...

May 8, 1654.—One of the most striking demonstrations in physical science made during the seventeenth century was that of Otto von Guericke, who on May 8, 1654, before the assembled princes at ...

Atmospheric pressure is all around us, and capable of providing a great deal of force when used properly. As Otto Von Guericke demonstrated with his Magdeburg hemispheres over 350 years ago, simply… ...

Plymouth Argyle have signed forward Xavier Amaechi from second tier German side FC Magdeburg on a three-year deal. The 24-year-old will join the Pilgrims on 1 July when his contract with the 2.