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Author: Rhett Allain

Posted on July 6, 2017

The Physics Behind that One-Ton Wrecking Ball Trick on ‘Outrageous Acts of Science’

Whether you do it with a bowling ball or a wrecking ball like the guys on 'Outrageous Acts of Danger,' the science is the same.
Posted on June 21, 2017

How to Measure the Height of a Building With a … Barometer?

What is a barometer and how could you use it to measure the height of a building?
Posted on June 20, 2017

Why Phoenix’s Flights Can’t Take Off in Extreme Heat

Airplanes can't fly because it's too hot? That's crazy. No, not if you understand the science behind it.
Posted on June 20, 2017

Explaining the Physics Behind This Ferrari Knocking People Over

The internet loves this video of an expensive car stopping on a carpeted stage, knocking over four people. You're surely wondering, "What kind of physics are at play here?"
Posted on June 14, 2017

Physics Proves No One Can Safely Text and Drive

With iOS 11, Apple will introduce a feature to disable notifications while driving. Here's why I think that's a good idea.
Posted on June 7, 2017

The Physics of Nearly Killing Yourself on a Motorcycle

The Physics of Nearly Killing Yourself on a Motorcycle
This video shows a motorcycle traveling at a high speed narrowly avoiding a collision. Let's use video analysis to estimate the acceleration and coefficient of friction. The post The Physics of Nearly Killing Yourself on a Motorcycle appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on June 7, 2017

The Physics of Nearly Killing Yourself on a Motorcycle

This video shows a motorcycle traveling at a high speed narrowly avoiding a collision. Let's use video analysis to estimate the acceleration and coefficient of friction.
Posted on June 6, 2017

The Physics of Bullets Vs. Wonder Woman’s Bracelets

The Physics of Bullets Vs. Wonder Woman’s Bracelets
Wonder Woman can deflect bullets with her Bracelets of Submission. But what kind of recoil would she have? And how much power does it require? The post The Physics of Bullets Vs. Wonder Woman's Bracelets appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on June 6, 2017

The Physics of Bullets Vs. Wonder Woman’s Bracelets

Wonder Woman can deflect bullets with her Bracelets of Submission. But what kind of recoil would she have? And how much power does it require?
Posted on June 2, 2017

What An Old Moon Globe Says About the Nature of Science

What An Old Moon Globe Says About the Nature of Science
I found a moon globe made in 1960. The back side is blank, because that's how science works. The post What An Old Moon Globe Says About the Nature of Science appeared first on WIRED.

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