Explore the physics behind rope swings and learn how to calculate the maximum tension in the rope using centripetal acceleration. This video breaks down the forces at play when swinging in a circular ...

Learn how to calculate the spin rate required for a spacecraft to generate artificial gravity at half of Earth’s gravity! In this video, we break down the physics behind rotational motion, centripetal ...

When starting this ice challenge, most people just step on the side of the bowl and slide down to the bottom. Then you’re ...

During the 2026 Winter Olympics, athletes will leap off ramps, slide across ice and spin through the air. These performances ...

Social Security uses your top 35 income years, adjusted for inflation, to calculate benefits. Claiming benefits before full retirement age leads to permanently reduced monthly payments. Delaying ...

The currents of the oceans, the roiling surface of the sun, and the clouds of smoke billowing off a forest fire—all are ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Most entrepreneurs put their hearts into their businesses; but, when it comes to putting a price tag on all that effort, many owners are unprepared. According to a RBC Wealth Management survey, 41 ...

Evan Coleman is an Updates Editor on the Credit Cards and Travel Rewards team at Forbes Advisor, showcasing his interest in personal finance and love of travel. He has written for a variety of local ...

Federal officials seized 3,000 copies of Scientific American in 1950 in a “red scare” era of attacks on science. The move backfired and offers lessons for today ...

Real-world optimization problems often require an external “modeling engine” that computes fitnesses or data that are then input to an objective function. These programs often have much longer ...