Could Namor’s Ankle Wings From ‘Black Panther 2’ Really Work?
Other superheroes float, rocket, or jump their way around the Marvel Cinematic Universe—but this new flying method needs a physics analysis. ..
Other superheroes float, rocket, or jump their way around the Marvel Cinematic Universe—but this new flying method needs a physics analysis. ..
In What If? 2, Randall Munroe explains that evading gravity can reduce your mass—but let’s do the math to see how far you have to go. ..
If you want to attain high speeds without getting airborne, it helps to know a little something about friction. ..
Global warming is melting Earth’s glaciers, which is moving vast amounts of water—maybe enough to affect the planet’s rotation. ..
It takes a lot of energy to jump over cliffs and hurl rocks at the speed of sound—and that means eating at superhero capacity. ..
Lidar measures distance by bouncing light off of objects—but there’s more to how light travels in the first place. ..
The Dark Knight has some pretty neat gear—but his gadget-enabled stunts require some juice. ..
Without it, it would be impossible to inflate a balloon or a tire. But understanding how it works requires a little bit of physics and chemistry. ..
In his upcoming movie, the Norse god of thunder has to get back into shape—but does it take superhero strength to exercise like he does? ..
Let’s calculate whether the lightsaber-catching, Sarlacc-pit-avoiding maneuver can be done by mere mortals or requires help from the Force. ..