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Rhett Allain

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Rhett Allain is an associate professor of physics at Southeastern Louisiana University. He enjoys teaching and talking about physics. Sometimes he takes things apart and can't put them back together.

Physics

How the Caterpillar Drive in The Hunt For Red October Works

Jan 19, 2018 11:00 AM

Physics

The Physics of the 69-Degree Intersection That Kills Cyclists

Jan 17, 2018 8:00 AM

Physics

Can an Arrow Fired Straight Up Fall Fast Enough to Kill You?

Jan 10, 2018 9:00 AM

Science Fiction

The Physics of the Giant Driving Cities in Mortal Engines

Jan 5, 2018 10:00 AM

Electric

The Physics Behind Plastic Sheets … and Their Force Fields?

Jan 3, 2018 11:00 AM

Physics

Physics Showdown: LED vs. Incandescent Christmas Lights

Dec 24, 2017 11:00 AM

Physics

Build a Thermoelectric Generator, Like the Ones In Spacecraft

Dec 21, 2017 10:00 AM

Calculated Risk

How to Run Up a Wall—With Physics!

Dec 19, 2017 10:00 AM

Sproing

You Can Do Physics Even When You're Goofing Off

Dec 12, 2017 10:00 AM

Viral Videos

The Physics of the Invisible Box Challenge

Dec 7, 2017 9:00 AM

Sports

Why Russell Wilson's Forward Pass Looks Backward

Dec 4, 2017 4:45 PM

Physics

The Science of Sensory Deprivation Tanks in Stranger Things

Dec 4, 2017 11:00 AM

Physics

Get Ready for a Schooling in Angular Momentum

Nov 29, 2017 11:00 AM

Physics

A Look at the Strange Interstellar Asteroid 'Oumuamua

Nov 28, 2017 3:12 PM

Physics

Want a Perfect Turkey? Calculate Its Specific Heat Capacity

Nov 23, 2017 7:00 AM

Calculations

Could Tesla Power Its Electric Truck With Solar Panels?

Nov 21, 2017 6:00 AM

Physics

How to Hoist Yourself Out of a Hole With Physics

Nov 14, 2017 4:45 PM

Physics

The Subtle Art and Serious Physics of Subway Surfing

Nov 9, 2017 7:00 AM

Physics

You Too Can Fly a Spacecraft Around Mars—With Physics!

Nov 3, 2017 9:00 AM

Physics

How Much Energy Can You Cram Into Your Halloween Candy?

Oct 30, 2017 6:00 AM