In a video, the Boston Celtics player stands on a basketball court and leans... and leans.…
Author: Rhett Allain
How Kyrie Irving Could’ve Leaned Over So Far Without Falling
In a video, the Boston Celtics player stands on a basketball court and leans... and leans.…
What Would It Take to Shoot a Cannonball Into Orbit?
We did the math on a famous thought experiment by Isaac Newton involving a very tall…
Aquaman Trailer: The Physics of His Leap from the Water
In the new 'Aquaman' trailer, the superhero bounds from the water and lands on a submarine.…
Try Landing InSight on Mars (Without Exploding)
NASA just plopped a lander on the surface of Mars. This simple game lets you see…
Try Landing InSight on Mars (Without Exploding)
NASA just plopped a lander on the surface of Mars. This simple game lets you see…
How to Deconstruct a Football Tackle With Physics
Using video of a football collision, you can figure out the velocity and momentum of the…
*The Expanse* Gets Artificial Gravity Right in This Neat Trick
In a scene from season one, Jim Holden shows exquisite command of high school physics as…
See How the Buoyancy Force Works in Water or Air
The buoyancy force gives you the boost that helps you float and do cool maneuvers in…
Was a Star Wars Escape Pod Really Just a KFC Bucket?
We can use video analysis to test whether an escape pod carrying R2-D2 and C-3PO in…