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Blasts at Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hint at Something Big

Blasts at Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hint at Something Big

The recent explosions at Costa Rica's Rincón de la Vieja might be small, but they could be signs of larger things to come. The post Blasts at Costa Rica's Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hint at Something Big appeared first on WIRED.

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

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.

6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Pi

6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Pi

March 14th is Pi Day, so here are some fun aspects of Pi that you might not know. The post 6 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Pi appeared first on WIRED.

The Physics of Buster’s Epic End in the MythBusters Finale

The Physics of Buster’s Epic End in the MythBusters Finale

In the final episode of The MythBusters, Buster the crash test dummy went on one last mission to ride a rocket sled. What was his acceleration? The post The Physics of Buster's Epic End in the MythBusters Finale appeared first on WIRED.

Does a Solar Eclipse Change the Earth’s Temperature?

Does a Solar Eclipse Change the Earth’s Temperature?

When we get a solar eclipse, does it have an impact on the global temperature? Here are some rough estimations to get an answer. The post Does a Solar Eclipse Change the Earth's Temperature? appeared first on WIRED.

Think You Can Drive Fast Enough to Escape an Erupting Volcano?

Think You Can Drive Fast Enough to Escape an Erupting Volcano?

Gigantic eruptions from volcanoes strike terror in most people, but new research suggests that you might just be able to get out of harm's way in time. The post Think You Can Drive Fast Enough to Escape an Erupting Volcano? appeared first on WIRED.

The 4 Most Important Things MythBusters Taught the World

The 4 Most Important Things MythBusters Taught the World

Science is just like other activities that make us human: art, music, and emoji (actually, just kidding about the emoji). The post The 4 Most Important Things MythBusters Taught the World appeared first on WIRED.

Ecuador’s Tungurahua Volcano Is Spewing Ash 4 Miles High

Ecuador’s Tungurahua Volcano Is Spewing Ash 4 Miles High

Tungurahua picked up where it left off in 2015 with some impressive explosions. The post Ecuador's Tungurahua Volcano Is Spewing Ash 4 Miles High appeared first on WIRED.

Doing Loops in a Tomorrowland Jet Pack Might Kill You

Doing Loops in a Tomorrowland Jet Pack Might Kill You

In the movie Tomorrowland, people have jetpacks (or rocket packs). Here is an analysis of the acceleration of a rocket pack. The post Doing Loops in a Tomorrowland Jet Pack Might Kill You appeared first on WIRED.