A new study uses physics to uncover why sneakers squeak on the basketball court. Scientists slid a shoe against a smooth ...

A new study explains why basketball shoes make a high-pitched squeaking noise when they rub against the hardwood. The ridges on the sole hold the key ...

Tiny, repeating detachments between sole and floor — thousands of times a second — create the distinctive squeak heard on the court, data show.

“This project started with a simple question: why do basketball shoes squeak?” Adel Djellouli, a study co-author and ...

Basketball shoes on a gym floor, bicycle brakes in need of a tune-up, or the squeal of tires are everyday examples of squeaking sounds. Such sounds have long been attributed to stick-slip friction, or ...

What a vocal little baby! Goats are known for their sass and stubbornness, but not every kid learns these skills so quickly after birth. Many baby goats enjoy being cuddled to sleep or exploring their ...

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Occurred on February 22, 2026 / Rockport, West Virginia, USA Info from Licensor: "Tammy is our pet Kune Kune pig and loves to come inside in the evenings for family cuddles. I guess the piggy squeak ...

This Crunchers Plush at Five Below is a crinkly sensory dog toy designed to keep puppies engaged. Shaped like a bright yellow ...

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