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University of Tsukuba researchers tested a new Nike soccer ball used in the English Premier League with a wind tunnel. They found that its aerodynamic properties make it more stable in flight, at the cost of total distance. This work may lead to improvements in sports equipment design.

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University of Tsukuba

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