Why the Polar Vortex Is Bad for Balloon Artists
Leave a balloon out in the cold and it’ll shrink and look pathetic. Sorry, but that’s the law—the ideal gas law. ..
Leave a balloon out in the cold and it’ll shrink and look pathetic. Sorry, but that’s the law—the ideal gas law. ..
If you’re resorting to more, uh, unconventional pest control methods, you’ll want to read this first. ..
The best pitchers in baseball are known for their speed. But if you don’t have a fast arm, you may still have a chance. ..
The "Monty Hall problem" is a classic example of how games of chance can have surprising results. Here’s a fun way to model the problem. ..
In this cartoon world built to teach concepts from Randall Munroe’s book What If? 2, you can fly a rocket around randomly—or explore the physics of an alternate ..
Could the Golden State Warriors legend really sink five full-court shots in a row? Some clever modeling can give fans a clue. ..
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? ..
Is there really a difference in what happens if you tip over something large versus something small? ..
Gasoline prices are over $4 a gallon at the pump. If you want to save some cash on your commute, maybe you need to slow down. ..
Theoretically, yes. But it’s not terribly practical. And it might mean you’re a supervillain. ..