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August 3, 2017

Al Gore’s Inconvenient Sequel could just make climate rift worse

Perhaps the veteran Democrat should have stayed in the wings for the follow-up to hit documentary An Inconvenient Truth, suggests Adam Corner

December 9, 2016

The Physics of Spider-Man’s New Web Wings

In the latest trailer from Spider-Man: Homecoming, we see that he now has wings on his suit. Here is a rough model of him falling with wings. The post The Physics of Spider-Man's New Web Wings appeared first on WIRED.

April 21, 2016

Civil War’s Winter Soldier Couldn’t Survive This Giant Jump

In this clip from Captain America Civil War, the Winter Soldier jumps down from a great height. What kind of acceleration would he have on landing? The post Civil War's Winter Soldier Couldn't Survive This Giant Jump appeared first on WIRED.

April 21, 2016

Civil War’s Winter Soldier Couldn’t Survive This Giant Jump

March 16, 2016

Captain America’s Kick Would Only Work if He Was Rocket-Powered

In a trailer for Captain America Civil War, one clip shows Cap kicking a soldier who then flies back. Is momentum conserved in this collision? The post Captain America's Kick Would Only Work if He Was Rocket-Powered appeared first on WIRED.

January 4, 2016

Sci-Fi Movie Endings With Less Fiction and More Science

2015 was a great year for science fiction in the movies, but those flicks took a lot of liberties. Here's how a dash of real science would change things.

The post Sci-Fi Movie Endings With Less Fiction and More Science appeared first on WIRED.