Wendy Orlando
Wendy Orlando used to work as a mathematician. Now she writes about science and math for the public, including for kids. She used to research fluid flows: in the atmosphere, the ocean, and the human heart. Now she writes about math and fluid flows, as well as AI, climate, astrophysics, baseball, and social media.
All Stories by Wendy Orlando
- Science & Society
Stressed by tech? Here’s how to find help
This checklist can help you assess and improve your experiences — and your mental health.
- Physics
Why do objects shatter the same way? Math solves the mystery
When objects shatter, the pieces come in many sizes. This simple theory now explains why the fragment size distribution is almost always the same.
- Physics
How to make a pitched ball curve to your will
A range of tricks pitchers use to get curve all come down to the thin layers of air next to the ball — and how a ball’s spin and seams affect them.