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The Wacky Physics of Firing a Ball Out of a Moving Cart

The Wacky Physics of Firing a Ball Out of a Moving Cart

A classic physics experiment features a moving cart firing a ball into the air. What happens if you place the cart on an incline? The post The Wacky Physics of Firing a Ball Out of a Moving Cart appeared first on WIRED.

At the Bottom of the Sea, Glass Spheres Prepare to Hunt for Mysterious Neutrinos

At the Bottom of the Sea, Glass Spheres Prepare to Hunt for Mysterious Neutrinos

Yo-yos, glass orbs, and underwater robots on a physicist's budget. The post At the Bottom of the Sea, Glass Spheres Prepare to Hunt for Mysterious Neutrinos appeared first on WIRED.

Let’s Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works

Let’s Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works

You can use Legos, pennies, beans---whatever, really---and a six-sided die to model radioactivity. Why? Because physics is fun. The post Let's Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works appeared first on WIRED.

How Hard Does Thor Hit Hulk in That Ragnarok Trailer? Let’s Do the Physics!

How Hard Does Thor Hit Hulk in That Ragnarok Trailer? Let’s Do the Physics!

In this scene from Thor: Ragnarok, Thor and The Hulk wage an epic fight in an arena. Let's look at the physics. The post How Hard Does Thor Hit Hulk in That Ragnarok Trailer? Let’s Do the Physics! appeared first on WIRED.

Math’s $1,000,000 Question Isn’t Just for Mathematicians Anymore

Math’s $1,000,000 Question Isn’t Just for Mathematicians Anymore

Physicists think they've got a winning way to solve the Riemann hypothesis, by mapping the distribution of prime numbers to the energy levels of quantum systems. The post Math's $1,000,000 Question Isn't Just for Mathematicians Anymore appeared first on WIRED.

The Search for the Universe’s Missing Antimatter Remains Annoyingly Nebulous

The Search for the Universe’s Missing Antimatter Remains Annoyingly Nebulous

The Big Bang produced equal amounts of matter and antimatter. But our universe is mostly matter. What happened to the antimatter? The post The Search for the Universe's Missing Antimatter Remains Annoyingly Nebulous appeared first on WIRED.

Let’s Study Air Resistance—With Coffee Filters

Let’s Study Air Resistance—With Coffee Filters

Here's an experiment you can do at home to measure the drag coefficient for a falling object. The post Let's Study Air Resistance—With Coffee Filters appeared first on WIRED.

Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It

Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It

A section of I-85 in Atlanta collapsed and will take months to repair. Here is my idea to fix the road that won't take as long. The post Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It appeared first on WIRED.

Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It

Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It

A section of I-85 in Atlanta collapsed and will take months to repair. Here is my idea to fix the road that won't take as long. The post Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It appeared first on WIRED.

Yes, Spider-Man Can Jump 6 Meters Onto a Moving Ferry. Physics Says So

Yes, Spider-Man Can Jump 6 Meters Onto a Moving Ferry. Physics Says So

Let's do some video analysis (homework included). The post Yes, Spider-Man Can Jump 6 Meters Onto a Moving Ferry. Physics Says So appeared first on WIRED.