Extreme acceleration doesn’t crush the body so much as it starves the brain. This breakdown explains what really happens when G-forces pull blood away from the head, why blackout can arrive in seconds ...

SPEEDWAY, Ind. – Nothing could truly simulate the feeling of reaching speeds over 230 miles per hour around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s iconic oval except the cockpit of an IndyCar itself. If ...

Anatomical asymmetry is known to affect motor control and postural stability, but its impact under extreme physical stress, such as gravitational acceleration, remains underexplored. This study ...

The traditional relationship between bank angle and G-forces assumes level flight; pilots can experience varying G-loads at the same bank angle depending on other factors. Concerns were raised ...

We kickoff our series Space Camp with a look at space launches. What does hurtling into space feel like? What physics are involved? And what's the... From the physics of g-force to weightlessness: How ...

Formula One is back under the floodlights and returning to Lusail International Circuit in Qatar’s desert. Located north of Doha, Qatar, the high-speed, 16-turn layout remains unchanged from when the ...

From the “Not Sure If This Is A Good Idea” Department, automaker Porsche has developed the Porsche G-Force iPhone app as a free download for driving enthusiasts and teenagers of all ages. If you’ve ...

This story is part of Short Wave's series Space Camp about all the weird, wonderful things happening in the universe. Check out the rest of the series. What does it take to launch into space? Other ...