What magic does Apple use to turn a 2-D image into something that looks like it is there in real life? The answer is parallax.
The Mind-Boggling Physics of a Standing Double Back Flip
Aaron Cook is basically a superhero.
How on Earth Did Aaron Judge Bean That Stadium Roof? Physics!
Stadiums are designed by engineers so that balls won't hit them—but physics finds a way.
Guess How Many People Can Actually Watch the Total Eclipse
When a total solar eclipse passes over the US on August 21, nerds will flock to the areas where they can see a total blackout. How many of them can fit?
The Physics of Throwing a Big Sack Over Trump’s Beautiful Wall
So what kind of energy does it take, and what on earth happens if that sack lands on someone?
Let’s Do Some Physics and Learn About the Momentum Principle and the Work Energy Principle
Both deal with forces acting on an object, which often leads students to think they are similar. In a way, they are.
Tesla’s Super-Battery Could Help Lift an Aircraft Carrier 1,500 Feet
Elon Musk wants to build a giant battery. What could he use it for? Lifting aircraft carriers, throwing baseballs, and melting ice come to mind...
You, Too, Can Analyze North Korea’s Missile Capabilities–With Physics and Video
Let's take a closer look at the video North Korea released to determine that missile's acceleration.
‘Spiderman: Homecoming’ Gives Us a Reason to Study the Physics of Spider-Man’s Webs
Pondering the role of Hooke's law and Young's modulus as we break down a scene in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming.'
How to Use an iPhone and Physics to Measure the Height of a Building With an … Accelerometer?
The iPhone makes it easy to do all kinds of cool physics. Like, say, use the change in velocity in an elevator to measure the height of a building.