For more than a century, athletes have used the zigzagging path of a knuckleball to confound their opponents. Knuckleballing is best known in baseball but appears also in volleyball, soccer, Keep reading
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Fluids Round-Up
Time for another fluids round-up! Here’s some of the best fluid dynamics from around the web: – Band Ok Go filmed their latest music video in microgravity, complete with floating, Keep reading
American Football Aerodynamics
Like many sports balls, the American football’s shape and construction make a big difference in its aerodynamics. Unlike the international football (soccer ball), which undergoes significant redesigns every few years Keep reading
The Magnus Effect in Football
Like many sports, the gameplay in football can be strongly affected by the ball’s spin. Corner kicks and free kicks can curve in non-intuitive ways, making the job of the Keep reading
Brazuca
Since 2006, Adidas has unveiled a new football design for each FIFA World Cup. This year’s ball, the Brazuca, is the first 6-panel ball and features glued panels instead of Keep reading
London 2012: Soccer Aerodynamics
Corner kicks and free kicks are tough to defend in football (soccer for Americans) because the ball’s trajectory can curve in a non-intuitive fashion. Known as the Magnus effect, the Keep reading