June research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed

Ars Technica highlights several scientific stories from June, including the physics behind soccer's scissors feint and the coiled shape of human waste. The roundup also touches on advancements in deciphering ancient Herculaneum scrolls.
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the best of the rest June research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed Also, the science of poop’s distinctive shape, boron buckyballs, and the secret to a soccer feint.
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