Given sufficient forward speed, a bicycle pushed sideways, will not fall over. Scientists have been trying to find a conclusive explanation for this remarkable characteristic for over a century. This ...

The field of dynamics concerning gyrostats and rigid bodies continues to be a vibrant area of research, integrating sophisticated mathematical methods with practical challenges in aerospace ...

Tiny devices made possible by combining the latest advances in mechanical and electronics technology could be at the heart of next-generation personal navigation and vehicle stabilization tools. Tiny ...

Several answers in Almost the Last Word refer to the gyroscopic effect of bicycle wheel rotation helping to maintain balance (Almost the Last Word, 5 October). This has been discussed before (Last ...

Yeah, I mostly deal with yaw rate gyroscope sensors where being able to align to zero rate has useful applications for testing. The gravity loads for a large flywheel are going to be much larger than ...

Italian scientists dip deep for laser experiments to measure Earth’s rotational effects at greatest ever sensitivity. GINGERino ring laser gyroscope at the underground labs of INFN in Gran Sasso, ...

The gyroscopic action of the wheels is negligible in balancing a bicycle. Think of a child’s scooter with its tiny wheels, or an ice skate with no wheels at all. Balance is achieved by the rider ...