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Posted on July 7, 2017

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.
Posted on July 7, 2017

‘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.'
Posted on June 27, 2017

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.
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 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 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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