June Science Roundup: Boron Buckyballs, Poop Physics, and Soccer Feints

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Ars Technica has highlighted six notable science stories from June that nearly slipped under the radar. The roundup covers a diverse range of research topics spanning chemistry, biology, and sports science. Among the highlights are findings on boron buckyballs, geometric structures analogous to carbon fullerenes but made of boron. Researchers also explored the physics behind the distinctive shape of feces, as well as the biomechanics that make a soccer feint effective.

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