The unofficial soundtrack of every basketball, squash or hard-court tennis match is the constant high-pitched squeak or shriek of the players' shoes. But can this squeak be designed out of them while ...

Taking inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s studies of friction, the ‘sneaker squeak’ question cuts to a deep problem in physics.

Putting grease in the wrong place can cause slipping, noise, and weak braking. Here are the bike parts to keep grease away from.

High-RPM road car engines hit a high ► Why development is increasing ► What challenges do they bring? One of the more surprising trends in road engines has been the rapid increase in engine speeds.

Squeaky shoes are part of the symphony of a basketball game, when rubber soles rasp against the hardwood floors as players ...

Inline-sixes are making a serious comeback, and today's versions are smoother, stronger, and more advanced than ever. These are the engines leading the pack.

For the first time, physicists in China have virtually eliminated the friction felt between two surfaces at scales visible to the naked eye. In demonstrating "structural superlubricity," the team, led ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Are you “friction-maxxing” in your life and work? Friction in this context is the antidote to ultra-convenient ...

In this video, we break down the physics behind a tipping or sliding block! Learn how to calculate torque and friction to determine the exact moment when a block will tip or slide. Whether you're ...

After J.J. Spaun’s 64-foot bomb sealed his U.S. Open victory and catapulted him into the international golf spotlight, he tossed his L.A.B. Golf DF3 putter in the air. Somewhat fittingly, the putter ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Kramer covers golf and luxury technology. Perhaps the hottest trend in golf equipment right now: Zero torque putters.

For centuries, people believed ice was slippery because pressure and friction melted a thin film of water. But new research from Saarland University reveals that this long-standing explanation is ...