For decades, the awe-inspiring moai statues of Rapa Nui have captivated the imagination of archaeologists and casual observers alike, sparking debates on how these enormous stone figures were relocated across the island. Recent research spearheaded by Binghamton University anthropologist Carl Lipo, in collaboration with the University of Arizona’s Terry Hunt, presents a groundbreaking explanation supported by sophisticated 3D modeling, rigorous physics analysis, and controlled field experiments.