How to get the biggest splash at the pool using science

Manu jumping, a Māori and Pasifika splash sport, relies on technique rather than force for record-setting splashes. Researchers found that a 45-degree, butt-first entry followed by a well-timed underwater roll creates the biggest plumes. This insight could improve Manu competitions and inform spacecraft splashdown designs. The sport combines precise technique with creativity, celebrating both scientific precision and freestyle expression.