Aarush Jain

By: Aarush Jain Every kid has stood at the edge of something too high, arms out, convinced that if they just believed hard enough, they’d fly. Most of us grew out of that. But somewhere deep down, the question never really leaves: could any of this superhero stuff actually work? Turns out, physics has a lot to say about it. And the answers are way more interesting than just “no.” Superman’s Strength Problem Let’s start with the big one. Superman can lift a building, but here’s the thing...

By Aarush Jain Have you ever wondered why a swish on a chain net sounds so different from a swish on a soft polyester net, and whether that changes your shooting form? Basketball is played with a metal rim and a hanging net, which can be made from metal chains or polyester–a type of plastic fiber. The net is a player’s visual feedback, both slowing the ball down and allowing them to see if they shot accurately enough to make a basket. While both chain and polyester nets give a player visual...