Why the 3-point line is breaking basketball — How scientists see using sound
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January 15, 2023

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Explaining the pickleball phenomenon

Explaining the pickleball phenomenon

Pickleball has been called the "fastest growing sport in America" and it's easy to see why. Throughout the pandemic, the sport moved out of retirement homes and into the mainstream. Now famous athletes like Lebron James have started their own league and millions of people are playing every day. What's the history behind this sport and why has it become so popular?

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Calling all math nerds! The 3-point line is breaking basketball

Calling all math nerds! The 3-point line is breaking basketball

Basketball has evolved since James Naismith invented the game. One significant addition came in the '70s when the three-point line was introduced. While this was meant to change the game fundamentally, it didn’t have much impact until years later. Now, players specialize in hitting big three-point shots — and some say it might be ruining the game.

Tap or click to find out if three-pointers are bad for basketball. →

How to see with sound

How to see with sound

What is something that the military, bats and doctors all have in common? They all use sounds to see. Specifically, they use the echo from sound bouncing off objects to visualize their surroundings. So how does this technology work and what other applications may it have?

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How do Nerf guns actually work?

How do Nerf guns actually work?

Nerf guns have been around for decades. During that time, these popular toys have gone through many different iterations and product lines. But, one thing they all have in common is how the shooting mechanism works. This genius of engineering is much more complicated than you may think.

Tap or click to see the science behind Nerf blasters. →

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