Physics is a natural science that, compared to others, is less popular among the general population, both adults and children. However, awareness of the presence of physics in every corner of our ...

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.

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 ...

POINTS. WELL, WHETHER IT’S SWIMMING THE LENGTH OF A POOL IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE OR TURNING MULTIPLE FLIPS FEET OFF THE GROUND, OLYMPIC ATHLETES SEEM TO DEFY THE LAWS OF PHYSICS. SO OUR SYDNEY SHADRIX ...

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 ...

Lynchburg, VA - Sports and science go hand in hand. For Olympic athletes, luck has very little to do with securing their spot on the podium. From the clothing of the Winter Olympians to their ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Two athletes square off for an intense dance battle. The DJ starts spinning ...

One week after the Super Bowl, the sports world is gearing up for another major event: the opening of the winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. Attending the games, along with the fans, athletes, ...

During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we celebrate the foundational role that physical fitness and sports play in helping us to live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Through ...