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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.

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Why the Polar Vortex Is Bad for Balloon Artists

Jan 21, 2024 9:00 AM

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School of Rock: The Physics of Waves on Guitar Strings

Dec 15, 2023 9:00 AM

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How to Measure the Impact From a Collision

Nov 24, 2023 9:00 AM

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Could a Cockroach Survive a Fall From Space?

Nov 10, 2023 9:00 AM

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How to Measure the Calories in a Candy Bar—With Physics!

Oct 31, 2023 7:00 AM

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The Physics of Faraday Cages

Oct 27, 2023 9:00 AM

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Which Spider-Man Is Stronger: Tobey Maguire or Tom Holland?

Sep 29, 2023 8:00 AM

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Radiation Is Everywhere. But It’s Not All Bad

Sep 15, 2023 9:00 AM

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How to Cool an Object Without Using Any Energy

Aug 25, 2023 9:00 AM

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When You Drop a Rock Overboard, What Happens to the Water Level?

Jul 28, 2023 9:00 AM

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OK Surfers, How Much Would It Cost to Power Your Own Wave?

Jul 14, 2023 9:00 AM

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All the Ways to Slow a Car (Even Some Bad Ways)

Jul 7, 2023 9:00 AM

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Can You Strike Out a Major League Player by Pitching Super Slow?

Jun 19, 2023 7:00 AM

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Let’s Make a Deal—With Python!

Jun 2, 2023 9:00 AM

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The Physics of ‘Sniping’ for Gold

May 26, 2023 9:00 AM

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What Do a Falling Apple and an Orbiting Moon Have in Common?

May 12, 2023 9:00 AM

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The Physics of Mandalorian Jetpacks (Hint: They Aren’t Jetpacks)

May 4, 2023 7:00 AM

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How Much Detail of the Moon Can Your Smartphone Really Capture?

Apr 7, 2023 9:00 AM

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Can You Really Pump Water Without Any Electricity?

Mar 24, 2023 9:00 AM

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Pi Is Hiding Everywhere

Mar 14, 2023 9:00 AM