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November 11, 2016

Maybe Quicksilver Doesn’t Have Super-Speed—He Might Warp Time

Maybe Quicksilver Doesn’t Have Super-Speed—He Might Warp Time

In X-Men Apocalypse, we once again see Quicksilver running at super fast speeds. Here is an estimate of his speed based on one scene. The post Maybe Quicksilver Doesn't Have Super-Speed—He Might Warp Time appeared first on WIRED.

November 8, 2016

Physics Says This Is the Best Way to Deal With Hot Coffee

Physics Says This Is the Best Way to Deal With Hot Coffee

I like my coffee hot, but not to hot. Is it better to leave the lid on and blow, or just take the lid off? The post Physics Says This Is the Best Way to Deal With Hot Coffee appeared first on WIRED.

November 7, 2016

Watch What Happens When Cars from Mexico and the US Collide Head-On

Watch What Happens When Cars from Mexico and the US Collide Head-On

This crash test video shows two cars in a collision. One of these cars meets USA safety standards and the other for Mexico. The post Watch What Happens When Cars from Mexico and the US Collide Head-On appeared first on WIRED.

November 1, 2016

What It Would Take to Move 650 Million People into the US in One Week

What It Would Take to Move 650 Million People into the US in One Week

Donald Trump stated that we could get 650 million immigrants into the US in just a week. Is this realistic? The post What It Would Take to Move 650 Million People into the US in One Week appeared first on WIRED.

October 31, 2016

The Science Behind All the Best Halloween Party Tricks

The Science Behind All the Best Halloween Party Tricks

Perhaps you enjoy dressing up for Halloween. For me, I prefer to talk about cool physics that you might see at a Halloween party. The post The Science Behind All the Best Halloween Party Tricks appeared first on WIRED.

October 26, 2016

Modeling a Pendulum’s Swing Is Way Harder Than You Think

Modeling a Pendulum’s Swing Is Way Harder Than You Think

Modeling the motion of a pendulum is often included in introductory physics courses, but it's not as easy as you think. The post Modeling a Pendulum's Swing Is Way Harder Than You Think appeared first on WIRED.

October 19, 2016

The Physics of Jumping Off an 8-Story Building and Not Dying

The Physics of Jumping Off an 8-Story Building and Not Dying

This video shows a guy jumping off a tall building and into water. He just misses a dock, but it's a great example of projectile motion. The post The Physics of Jumping Off an 8-Story Building and Not Dying appeared first on WIRED.

October 19, 2016

If You Want to Teach Physics Lab Right, Skip the Manual

If You Want to Teach Physics Lab Right, Skip the Manual

To often, labs follow strict procedures and rules for data collection. It's better to let students simply experiment and focus on ideas. The post If You Want to Teach Physics Lab Right, Skip the Manual appeared first on WIRED.

October 16, 2016

MacGyver’s Body-Bag Freefall Might Actually Work. Physics Says So

MacGyver’s Body-Bag Freefall Might Actually Work. Physics Says So

In this scene from MacGyver, he needs to escape from a building by jumping out of a window. Could this really work? Here's the physics. The post MacGyver's Body-Bag Freefall Might Actually Work. Physics Says So appeared first on WIRED.

October 11, 2016

The Physics of Buster Keaton, the Greatest Stuntman Ever

The Physics of Buster Keaton, the Greatest Stuntman Ever

Perhaps Buster Keaton was the greatest stunt person of all time. Here is a physics look at one of his stunts. The post The Physics of Buster Keaton, the Greatest Stuntman Ever appeared first on WIRED.