Scientists have been studying the physics of soccer's scissors feint, a common dribbling maneuver. Japanese researchers used high-speed cameras to capture the movements of university and junior high school soccer players.
The study is part of a monthly roundup of interesting scientific stories that might have otherwise gone unnoticed.
Other stories include the science behind the distinctive shape of poop, the discovery of boron buckyballs, and the latest breakthrough in deciphering the Herculaneum scrolls.
