Demonstrations of Bernoulli’s Principle You Can Try at Home
To understand Bernoulli's principle, it helps to think of air as a bunch of tiny balls.
You Can Find the Gravitational Constant with String and a Mountain
Calculating fundamental constants used to be a much harder job.
How Fast Can a Tiny Van Go in *Ant-Man and the Wasp*?
Yup, this whole trailer is just an excuse to do physics.
There’s No One Way to Explain How Flying Works
You can use Bernoulli's principle to explain how planes fly—but that isn't the only way.
Winter Olympics 2018: The Physics of Blazing Fast Bobsled Runs
Four-person bobsled teams go faster than two-person teams—but why?
Don’t Cliff Jump Like a Dummy—Use Physics
You can measure the height of a drop with just a rock, a phone, and the gravitational force.
How Bright are LED Flashlights? And What the Heck is a Lumen?
Some lights claim they max out at 900 lumens, but you can use a light sensor to make sure for yourself.
How Ice Skaters Turn Physics Into Astonishing Spins
Conservation of angular momentum is the name of the game.
The Physics of SpaceX’s Wicked Double Booster Landing
What can we learn from the video of the simultaneous landings?
Something’s Off About This Slow-Motion Bullet Video
It's time to do some physics-based forensics.