🎾 Wow, who knew the pinnacle of scientific achievement was... badminton? 🙄 Forget curing diseases or exploring space; the real genius is in figuring out how to spin a #shuttlecock. 🏸 Next up: #quantum #mechanics of #pickleball.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/physics-of-badmintons-new-killer-spin-serve/ #badminton #science #HackerNews #ngated
Physics of badminton’s new killer spin serve

Adding a pre-spin affects shuttlecock’s oscillating behavior, depending on direction of rotation.

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Ich hatte bis eben keinen blassen Schimmer, was #shuttlecock bedeutet, aber nun weiß ich, wie ein harmloses Ratespielchen à la Montagsmaler in einer harmlosen Talkshow komplett eskalieren kann. (Sie dachten, sie hätten America's Sweetheart engagiert und dann das...) #FallonTonight #JimmyFallonAmRandeDerVerzweiflung
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Work in progress, badminton sketches for a new pattern.

#badminton #sketches #pencil #artwip #workinprogress #shuttlecock #racquet #sports

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Hackaday Prize 2023: Automated Shuttle Launcher Enables Solo Badminton Practice

If you want to get better at your favorite sport, there’s really no substitute to putting in more training hours. For solo activities like running or cycling that’s simple enough: the o…

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