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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

Can You Figure Out What's Wrong in This Iron Man 3 Scene?

Oct 27, 2017 9:00 AM

Physics

How on Earth Does Aquaman Fly in the Justice League Trailer?

Oct 20, 2017 10:00 AM

Physics

In Guardians of the Galaxy, Planet Sovereign Defies Physics

Oct 16, 2017 4:29 PM

Physics

Could Spider-Man Actually Pass Physics?

Oct 11, 2017 10:00 AM

Physics

Let's Analyze the Ridiculous Physics of the Bugatti Chiron

Oct 6, 2017 9:00 AM

Physics

Temperature Is Not What You Think It Is

Sep 27, 2017 4:23 PM

I Can't Stop Playing With Gravity Balls

Sep 26, 2017 10:00 AM

Physics

The Biggest Problems for New Physics Students

Sep 21, 2017 9:00 AM

Physics

In Physics, Crossing a River Is Just Like Landing a Plane

Sep 19, 2017 9:00 AM

Physics

Let's Use Physics to Measure Just How Hulky the Hulk Is

Sep 13, 2017 3:43 PM

Physics

The Serious Physics Behind a Double Pendulum Fidget Spinner

Sep 12, 2017 7:00 AM

Physics

Can a Drone Carry a Full-Grown Human in a Hammock?

Sep 6, 2017 10:00 AM

Physics

Let's Analyze the Physics of a 200 MPH Hyperloop Test Run

Sep 1, 2017 2:25 PM

Education

Why You Should Read That Whole Text Book Right Now

Sep 1, 2017 7:00 AM

Physics

How Can a Cat Survive a High-Rise Fall? Physics!

Aug 29, 2017 8:00 AM

Physics

The Defenders Could Punch Better if They Learned Some Physics

Aug 22, 2017 12:30 PM

Eclipse

View the Eclipse With This Simple Homemade Gadget

Aug 21, 2017 1:07 PM

Physics

The Best Way to Test Students? Make Them Explain It On Video

Aug 16, 2017 9:00 AM

Physics

It's Past Time for You To Ditch That Scientific Calculator

Aug 8, 2017 7:00 AM

Physics

You’d Have to Click a Mouse 10 Million Times to Burn One Calorie

Aug 3, 2017 8:00 AM