Physicist does the math on Star Trek’s “Picard maneuver”

https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/physicist-does-the-math-on-star-treks-picard-maneuver/

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billmason@startrek.website · 11 pts · 11d

Well now we need to re-remaster that episode, obviously.

Metostopholes@midwest.social · 8 pts · 11d (2 replies)

No sorry, the Picard Maneuver is pulling the front of your shirt down.

SiliconAvatar@startrek.website · 4 pts · 11d

Yes, but hear me out: what if you pull down your shirt at the speed of ligh?. I posit that for just a second your belly will show through it.

BandanaBug@piefed.social · 1 pts · 11d

Where's that guy when you need him? Forgot what instance he is on..

nocturne@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 11d