What is ‘stick flex’ in hockey? How NHLers use it to maximize their games, and how it works

In today's NHL, players don't have to rely on force for their shots — they let "the stick do the work." Here's the science ...
The Escapist

2XKO’s Fuse system explained: Fuses Tier list, types, and more

XKO utilizes a Fuse system, where the player gets to choose whether to use two Champions or unleash a single overpowered hero ...
Dot Physics on MSN

Two methods to determine spring-driven launch speed

Learn two methods to determine the launch speed of a spring-driven system! This physics tutorial covers calculations, work-energy principles, and practical approaches—perfect for students, educators, ...
Tech Xplore on MSN

A geometric twist boosts the power of robotic textiles

By rethinking how thin metal threads are woven into a flexible textile, EPFL researchers have created a lightweight fabric ...

Beyond chemistry: How mechanical forces shape brain wiring

During brain development, neurons extend long processes called axons. Axons link different areas of the brain and carry ...

New quantum boundary discovered: Spin size determines how the Kondo effect behaves

Collective behavior is an unusual phenomenon in condensed-matter physics. When quantum spins interact together as a system, ...
Interesting Engineering

US researchers build fall-safe biped robots to advance real-world reinforcement learning

HybridLeg robots Olaf and Snogie use impact-safe design and self-recovery to enable scalable, real-world hardware ...