Stories of science, Disney and the people behind both
Feeling Fireworks Still Missing from Disney Parks
In 2017, Disney's research division created a technology that, through the power of touch, has helped blind guests fully experience fireworks for the first time. But why hasn't this magic-enhancing invention, called feeling fireworks, shown up in any Disney parks yet?
Jungle Cruise Jokes: Fact or Fiction
Test your knowledge of animals with some science behind the jokes of the Jungle Cruise spiel!
Honey Lemon and the real-life chemistry of Big Hero 6
Is the chemistry shown in Big Hero 6 accurate? Which compounds might Honey Lemon be creating with her science purse?
What a Bug's Life Got Wrong About Ants
A Bug's Life got some parts of ants' foraging process right, but the process is much more impressive than just following the leader.
Saving Elephants is the Bees' Knees
One of earth's biggest creatures is being saved by insects. Research supported by the Disney Conservation Fund is making this possible.
Astronaut Attire that Inspired Buzz Lightyear
According to John Lasseter (former chief creative officer at Pixar), the design of Buzz's suit was inspired by the suits worn on the Apollo missions. How does Buzz Lightyear's spacesuit compare to what astronauts really wear? Let's find out.
What Caused Sleeping Beauty's Coma?
What caused Sleeping Beauty's coma or death-like slumber? I have a few hypotheses.
How Disney's Drop Rides Work
Two of the most jaw-dropping Disney attractions - the Tower of Terror and Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout! - employ some plussed up elevators for an exciting and sometimes nauseating ride experience. Dropping 13 stories at a speed faster than freefall requires some pretty interesting science!
Science of Disney: Smellitizers
How do Disney's smell machines (aka smellitizers) work? With science of course!
How the Incredicoaster Launches
How does the Incredicoaster launch you from 0 to 55 miles per hour in under 5 seconds? With a little something called linear induction.
Why Collecting Disney Stuff Is So Popular
Disney has definitely capitalized on the human tendency to want to collect things. But why do we collect?