Sports Science

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Special Olympics athletes receiving health screenings, highlighting improved mental health and athletic performance through accessible healthcare.

Special Olympics Boosts Athlete Mental Health Performance

For every ten Special Olympics athletes, four suffer untreated tooth decay, two face potential hearing loss, and two have never had an eye exam.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 24, 2026

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

Cosmos & Physics

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