Birdie in Flight
5:55 minutes
Did you know that the badminton birdie many Americans hit around their backyards can fly faster than 200 mph in a professional game? Video producer and long-time badminton player Emily Driscoll reveals how the birdie’s speed results from its aerodynamic shape and a complex chain of movements executed by professional players.
Segment Guests
Emily Driscoll
Emily Driscoll is a science documentary producer in New York, New York. Her production company is BonSci Films.
Meet the Producer
About Luke Groskin
@lgroskinLuke Groskin is Science Friday’s video producer. He’s on a mission to make you love spiders and other odd creatures.