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Posted on November 23, 2017November 21, 2017

Want a Perfect Turkey? Calculate Its Specific Heat Capacity

Really, Thanksgiving is all about thermal transfer.
Posted on November 21, 2017November 21, 2017

Could Tesla Power Its Electric Truck With Solar Panels?

Elon Musk already has a whole company devoted to solar energy—why not just combine and conquer?
Posted on November 14, 2017November 14, 2017

How to Hoist Yourself Out of a Hole With Physics

You could climb out of a hole with a ladder or a rope—or you could call on your formidable physics knowledge.
Posted on November 9, 2017November 9, 2017

The Subtle Art and Serious Physics of Subway Surfing

First, use your phone to record the car's acceleration. Then start solving for the minimum coefficient of friction.
Posted on November 3, 2017November 2, 2017

Fly Around Mars With Physics: Work-Energy vs. Momentum Principles

Just make sure you use the right equation when you're calculating your trajectory.
Posted on October 30, 2017October 27, 2017

How Much Energy Can You Cram Into Your Halloween Candy?

What's the best Halloween candy? Use math to help you decide.
Posted on October 27, 2017October 26, 2017

There’s Something Wrong With This *Iron Man 3* Scene

One of these sparks is not like the other.
Posted on October 20, 2017October 19, 2017

How on Earth Does Aquaman Fly in the *Justice League* Trailer?

I have no idea how Aquaman got into the middle of a fight in the sky. He's not supposed to be able to fly.
Posted on October 16, 2017October 16, 2017

In ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ Planet Sovereign Defies Physics

Is there a physical reason why a planet might have ended up looking like some sort of fat, intergalactic caterpillar?
Posted on October 11, 2017October 11, 2017

Could Spider-Man Actually Pass Physics?

Turns out, superheroes don't just illustrate physics—they *do* physics, too!

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