The Physics of How a Mirror Creates a Virtual World
Human eyes are sort of dumb—but you can trick them into being smart.
The Physics of a Tesla Model X Towing a Boeing 787
This Dreamliner weighs 130,000 kg—but actually, even a human could pull a full-sized aircraft.
Fun Ideas That Keep Kids Learning Even After School’s Out
Boredom is just the start of an adventure.
The Physics of NASA’s New Mars Helicopter
Needless to say, this coaxial, self-powered chopper is *not* your traditional helicopter.
Something’s Off With the Turbolaser Shots in *The Last Jedi*
I'm OK with movies fudging science a bit—except when the rules of "physics" change within their universe.
The Physics of Swinging a Mass on a String for Fun
With a specific setup, you can control the tension in the string.
The Physics of Leia Using the Force
Happy Star Wars Day! Celebrate by determining how much force is applied by *the* Force.
Figure Out Where You Are With Nothing But a Watch and Protractor
Teach yourself the basics of celestial navigation.
Want to Prune Trees More Easily? Use Physics
A blade will slice into a limb at some particular minimum pressure—but there are different ways to reach that value.
The Physics of Terrifying Technological Battlebot Tactics
Here's the fundamental physics behind every class of robots in the showdown.