Birdie In Flight: The Science of Badminton

The badminton birdie many Americans hit around their backyards can fly faster than 200mph in professional games! The key to the birdie’s speed is its unique aerodynamic shape and materials combined with a complicated kinetic chain of movements by players. Credits Produced by Emily V. Driscoll Filmed By Jon Foy Emily V. Driscoll Chris Colton Narrated by Luke Groskin Music by Audio Network Stills by Shutterstock Special Thanks The Boston Open sponsored by MIT Michele Cruz Alex Liu Kota Morikawa Nilay