Holes in socks have become a curious sight at this year’s World Cup. The reasons why are a weird mix of biomechanics, ...

Why not transform the landmark Science World museum in downtown Vancouver, the geodesic dome-topped building not far from BC Place stadium, into a gigantic 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup?

Every four years, soccer fans around the world glue their eyes to LED screens as they watch their favorite teams compete against each other for the chance to win the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy.

Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, in its North American debut in Vancouver, has drawn hundreds of fans to Science World for a behind-the-scenes look at the game's evolution as organisers aim ...

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Dallas will get a World Cup warm-up when the Perot Museum of Nature and Science unveils a new exhibit on the science of soccer. “Soccer: More Than a Game” will let visitors build a team, test their ...

Soccer is faster and more physically demanding than ever—and injuries are one of the biggest challenges facing the modern game. Muscle strains, ligament damage and long-term rehabilitation can affect ...

Sports science and exercise constitute an interdisciplinary endeavour that applies principles from physiology, biomechanics, psychology, nutrition and data science to understand and optimise human ...