Behind the emotion, sweat and muscle of baseball lies a game dictated by the immutable laws of physics. Baseball fans often miss this scientific layer, as everyday baseball jargon undervalues the ...

Every four years, soccer fans around the world glue their eyes to LED screens as they watch their favorite teams compete against each other for the chance to win the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy.

In this video, I dive into the physics of the torpedo bat, exploring how the "sweet spot" affects performance. Watch as I break down the mechanics behind bat speed, impact force, and how to hit the ...

No matter how high an Olympian jumps, how fast they run, how hard they kick a ball, their amazing feats are always governed by the laws of physics. Pushing the physical limitations of a sport, as the ...

LYNCHBURG —There’s a perfect storm of sports brewing this summer for Lynchburg College physics professor Eric Goff. He’s in demand as an expert on soccer ball aerodynamics — including the new Brazuca ...

As with every World Cup, at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the players will be using a new ball. The last thing competitors want is for the most important piece of equipment in the most important ...

Baseball season is upon us! And when we here at Short Wave think of baseball, we naturally think of physics. To get the inside scoop on the physics of baseball, like how to hit a home run, we talk to ...

In the 64th minute in a match against Juventus on Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid executed a breathtakingly powerful bicycle kick over his head that he later called his “best goal.” Hurling ...