Atoms Are Really Small
By Paul Hsieh
This slick interactive image allows us to conceptualize how small atoms are relative to other objects.
Just drag the slider underneath the image from left to right.
(Link via Radley Balko.)
Here's the related classic "Powers of Ten" video:






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Paul Hsieh is a physician specializing in orthopedic and emergency radiology. He blogs about science, technology, and random humorous items at
Greg Perkins is a software architect working in the R&D labs at Hewlett-Packard, Boise. His degree is in mathematics and computer science. Greg hosts 
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