Rhett Allain

It started as a big old ball of dust, so how did it end up like a giant pancake? Our resident physicist tells the true story using fake forces.

You can't block electromagnetic waves, but there's still a way to keep electronic devices like cell phones in stealth mode.

The physics behind a very painful viral video.

HuffPost investigates.

Guilt-free air travel is a beautiful dream, but there's simply no way to get enough solar energy to keep a cabin full of people in the air.

Is it dry or humid? This is the ultimate question when choosing what to wear.

In the physics of water displacement, the answer isn't always intuitive.

The internet thinks it has discovered the secret to fuel-free perpetual motion. Physics knows better.

Theoretically, yes. But it's not terribly practical. And it might mean you're a supervillain.

A physicist runs the math on direct air capture and warns: This tech won't save us from climate catastrophe.

Here's a cool way to watch the eclipse on Monday—and learn about the weird physics of light while you're at it.

Screens have gotten more durable. That's only part of it.

Continued fractions are better than mediants.

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?

You can definitely use the stars as your guide. But let's check whether a scene from the Disney+ live action series would work in the real world.

Even a little added weight and air drag can make a measurable difference. But WIRED's physics guru says, if it makes you feel strong, go for it!

The New Zealander came up with a better way to jump, using a front flip in midair. But the sport's stodgy authorities shut him down before the 1975 Games.

The aurora borealis is usually seen near the Arctic, but solar winds and magnetic turbulence are sparking some of the best light shows in centuries throughout the US.

On Star Wars Day, we use some basic physics to measure the power of the Force. It's strong!

Beyond the two main groups of heat pumps, there are many different subtypes, each with their own pros and cons.