{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How hula hoops stay aloft","description":"How hula hoops stay  aloft Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), plus a broad range of scientific news about discoveries that affect the world around us. In this episode, Olivia Pomerenk reveals the physics of hula hooping. In this episode, we cover: \u2022[00:00] Introduction \u2022[00:49] Applied mathematician Olivia Pomerenk talks about the history of hula hooping. \u2022[01:52] Pomerenk explains the fascinating nature of hula hoop motion as well as her own personal experiences with the children\u2019s toy. \u2022[02:44] She describes the experimental setup with robotic hula hoopers, as well as the mathematical model that arose from experiments. \u2022[04:44] Pomerenk enumerates the forces needed for successful hula hooping.&amp;nbsp; \u2022[05:51] She explains how body shape affects hula hooping. \u2022[07:17] She explores potential applications of the findings. \u2022[08:01] Pomerenk discusses the caveats and limitations of the study. \u2022[08:44] Conclusion. About Our Guests: Olivia Pomerenk PhD Candidate Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University View related content here: https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/10.1073\/pnas.2411588121 Follow us on Spotify,  Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts for more captivating discussions on scientific breakthroughs! Visit Science Sessions on PNAS.org: https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/about\/science-sessions-podcast&amp;nbsp; Follow PNAS: Twitter\/X Facebook&amp;nbsp; LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the PNAS Highlights newsletter ","author_name":"PNAS Science Sessions","author_url":"http:\/\/pnas-science-sessions-podcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35574500\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35574500"}