Sports Science

2 articles

A soccer ball in mid-air, clearly demonstrating a curved trajectory due to spin, with stadium lights in the background.

Soccer Ball Bending: The Science Behind Pro Players' Spin

NASA researchers, typically focused on rockets and airplanes, have developed software to help students understand how a soccer ball bends and curves through the air.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 13, 2026

A tennis player collapsing on a hot clay court at the French Open, with exhausted spectators in the background.

Computational Science & Software

French Open players battle 90-degree heat at Roland-Garros

During a second-round match at the French Open, player Jakub Mensik collapsed on court, succumbing to the sweltering 34-degree Celsius conditions.

Yasmin Haddad·May 28, 2026