Professor Eric Gough talks about the physics of soccer balls. He says it's important to get a little bit of science on the sports pages. Gary Chuck, you got more questions for our man here?
What physics are at play in The FIFA World Cup? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore all the science of soccer with physics professor John Eric Goff. Is this year’s official ball made for scoring goals?
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