Fly Around Mars With Physics: Work-Energy vs. Momentum Principles
Just make sure you use the right equation when you're calculating your trajectory.
How Much Energy Can You Cram Into Your Halloween Candy?
What's the best Halloween candy? Use math to help you decide.
There’s Something Wrong With This *Iron Man 3* Scene
One of these sparks is not like the other.
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.
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?
Could Spider-Man Actually Pass Physics?
Turns out, superheroes don't just illustrate physics—they *do* physics, too!
Let’s Analyze the Ridiculous Physics of the Bugatti Chiron
There's basically zero chance of me not doing a speed analysis of this thing.
Temperature Is Not What You Think It Is
There are some crazy things about temperature that you should probably know.
I Can’t Stop Playing With Gravity Balls
Sometimes the best way to understand physical properties is by modeling something totally beyond the realm of real life—like gravity balls.
Starting to Study Physics? Watch Out for These Common Mistakes
Here are the some of the biggest ideas that cause trouble for the first semester of physics.