Articles by

Rhett Allain

Tuariki Delamere’s Somersault Could Have Launched a New Era in the Olympic Long Jump

Catch it live: The Men's Long Jump Final at the Paris Olympics will be held on Tuesday,...

The Incredible Physics of Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike

Gymnastics is an extremely difficult sport, but some people make it look easy. Step forward Simone Biles, who hit...

No, You Can’t Have a Solar-Powered Passenger Plane

At a recent rally, Donald Trump stated that electric planes would be a bad idea because you...

How to Run on the Moon

In the future I'm sure there will be a city on the moon. We know how to...

If Betelgeuse Explodes, Just How Bright Will It Get?

Theres a famous star that I'm sure you've seen in the sky. Its name is Betelgeuse, and...

How Much Energy Would It Take to Pull Carbon Dioxide out of the Air?

Climate change. It's bad, and it's getting worse. The main cause is burning fossil fuels, which spews...

Why Are We Seeing These Crazy Northern Lights?

The aurora borealis is usually visible only way up north, but two weeks ago the night sky...

What Kind of Battery Would You Need to Power a Lightsaber?

When you think of Star Wars, what's the first image that comes to mind? Lightsabers, right? Everyone...