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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.

Science

The Bad Physics in The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Oct 13, 2014 8:30 AM

Science

Can Apple Predict How Long a Transfer Takes?

Oct 9, 2014 8:37 AM

Science

What Should You Use to Build a Cashteroid?

Oct 6, 2014 9:44 AM

Science

The Physics of Fake Videos

Oct 3, 2014 8:37 AM

iPhone

What physics says about skinny jeans bending iPhones

Sep 30, 2014 7:56 AM

Science

Could Skinny Jeans Bend Your iPhone 6 Plus?

Sep 29, 2014 8:36 AM

Science

A Numerical Calculation of the Electric Field Due to a Charge Distribution

Sep 25, 2014 8:30 AM

Science

The Magic of the Vernal Equinox

Sep 23, 2014 9:03 AM

Science

Friction Isn't Always What You Think It Is

Sep 19, 2014 8:52 AM

Technology

How to extend your Smartphone battery life

Sep 17, 2014 7:03 AM

Science

How Can You Increase Smartphone Battery Life?

Sep 16, 2014 8:34 AM

Science

Testing the Accuracy of the FLIR One

Sep 12, 2014 1:55 PM

Science

The Physics of Wireless Charging

Sep 8, 2014 12:44 PM

Science

How Long Does It Take for a Pencil to Tip Over?

Sep 3, 2014 8:32 AM

Science

Two Common Misconceptions About Learning

Sep 1, 2014 9:26 AM

Science

Mathematical Predictions for the iPhone 6

Aug 29, 2014 6:13 PM

Science

How Much Does It Cost to Make Ice?

Aug 28, 2014 8:37 AM

Science

Could You Charge a Smartwatch by Shaking It?

Aug 25, 2014 8:37 AM

Science

A University Can Pick Two of These Three Things

Aug 22, 2014 8:30 AM

Science

How long until the entire world has done the ice bucket challenge?

Aug 20, 2014 8:27 AM