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During the 2023 season, pitchers and hitters will be on the clock for the first time. Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Against baseball’s new pitch clock

In between pitches, it might seem as if nothing is going on. But the game’s drama is still unfurling – you just need to know what to look for.
It only takes light about eight minutes to go from the Sun to Earth. loops7/E+ via Getty Images

Have we made an object that could travel 1% the speed of light?

The fastest things ever made by humans are spacecraft, and the fastest spacecraft reached 330,000 mph – only 0.05% the speed of light. But there are ways to go faster.
The laws of physics are on display at the Daytona International Speedway. Action Sports Photography/Shutterstock.com

NASCAR may be the fastest way to learn about physics

High speeds, the threat of dangerous crashes, the excitement of the crowd – and the laws of physics on full display. A physicist explains the science of NASCAR.
Modern life seems to encourage acceleration for the sake of acceleration – to what end? JoeyCheung/Shutterstock.com

In praise of doing nothing

Technology has made many aspects of daily life much easier. So why do we still feel so overwhelmed?
Record breaker: Guy Martin next to the Wall of Death. Channel 4

How to ride the Wall of Death

Here’s how to use maths to pull off the craziest motorbike stunt of all time.

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