The Science of Big Splashes

When it comes to making a splash, technique tops brute force. While you might think a cannonball will yield the biggest splash in the pool, science has confirmed that a new technique from New Zealand, called Manu jumping, reigns supreme. Jeff and Anthony describe the Manu jump, and the mechanics behind why it is so effective.

LInk to the story: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/biggest-splash-pool-manu-science

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