The surprising aerodynamics behind the Brazuca World Cup football

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Under the guise of World Cup fever, scientists across the globe are seizing the opportunity to examine the aerodynamic properties of what will in all likelihood be the most talked-about object on a global scale over the coming weeks, the 2014 World Cup match ball. The ball, lovingly named Brazuca by the Brazilian people, is the product of a significant amount of research and money aimed at creating the ultimate centerpiece for one of the greatest sporting competitions on Earth... Continue Reading The surprising aerodynamics behind the Brazuca World Cup football

Section: Science

Tags: Adidas, Aerodynamics, Ames Laboratory, Ball, MIT, Motion, NASA, Sports

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