The Shrinking Building in *Ant-Man and the Wasp* Would Cause Massive Problems
Does Ant-Man’s shrink ray let objects keep their mass as they get tiny?
Can an Airplane Take Off on a Moving Runway?
Where do you get a giant plane-sized treadmill that goes 100 mph? Good question. I'm going to answer a different one.
Yes, There *Is* Gravity in Space
Movies and TV shows often assume that no air = no gravity. Here's the way it actually works.
How Much Kinetic Energy Could Black Panther Collect From Bullets?
Enough to charge two iPhones—or flip a car.
The Physics of Why Bigger Drones Can Fly Longer
Bigger isn't always better—but when it comes to drones, it kind of is.
The Magnetohydrodynamic Drive Is Real—and You Can Build One
All you need is a battery, a magnet, and some wires to build your own quasi-fictional submarine drive.
The Physics of the 69-Degree Intersection That Kills Cyclists in the UK
Set up an intersection the wrong way, and an oncoming car can be completely blind to an approaching biker—with fatal consequences.
Can an Arrow Fired Straight Up Fall Fast Enough to Kill You?
If you shoot an arrow straight up into the air, could it fall down fast enough to kill you? Physics can tell.
‘Mortal Engines’ Trailer: The Physics of Those Giant Driving Cities
You can't see a giant rolling version of London and not calculate the heck out of it.
The Physics of Plastic Sheets … and Their Invisible Force Fields?
Can fast-moving plastic sheets create an invisible wall? Maybe, maybe not. But you can definitely explore the electric effects of plastic on your own.