Physics Explains Why Braves Fans Can’t Beat the Freeze
A spandex-clad superhero keeps beating Atlanta Braves fans...even when they have a huge head start.
Category Archives: Science / Dot Physics
Let’s Use Star Wars to Explain the Concept of Angular Size
Could you actually see invading Star Destroyers from the surface of a planet?
*Incredibles 2* Asks: What’s the Right Way to Solve a Math Problem?
The new Pixar movie has a trailer that makes you think about how teaching math *really* works.
How Many G’s Will the Hyperloop Pull in Its Next Test?
Elon Musk tweeted that a hyperloop test will accelerate to half the speed of sound and brake in just 1.2 kilometers.
What Random Walks in Multiple Dimensions Teach You About Life
There are real world applications of the stochastic mathematical process known as a random walk—really.
Do You Weigh More at the Equator or at the North Pole?
In which a physics professor severely overthinks his daughter's science homework.
The Physics Behind a Fake Flying Samurai Battle
Quality is one sign of a video hoax, but physics gives you indisputable evidence.
You Can Model China’s Tiangong-1 Space Station Crash
When and where will the Chinese space station land? We can’t know for sure—but we can examine some variables.
Model How Light Reflects Off a Mirror With Python
Anything you can do with a pencil and paper is worth doing in code.
How Much Energy Can You Store in a Rubber Band?
On a scale from "light thwack" to "geez, watch it with that thing!"