A study from New York University examines the physics and mathematics behind how a hula hoop can appear to defy gravity, ...

NYU scientists explore the physics of hula hooping, uncovering body type influences and engineering applications.

It’s not the gyrating motion of the hips that keeps the hoop aloft; it’s a body type with a sloping surface as ...

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“We were surprised that an activity as popular, fun, and healthy as hula hooping wasn’t understood even at a basic physics level,” said Leif Ristroph, an associate professor at New York University’s ...

Popularized in the late 1950s as a child’s toy, the hula hoop is undergoing renewed interest as a fitness activity and performance art. But have you ever wondered how a hula hoop stays aloft against ...

The researchers aimed to understand what body motions and shapes are most effective for maintaining a hula hoop's elevation.

The research identifies hula hooping as mechanical levitation driven by rolling points of contact and influenced by body ...

Hula hooping is so commonplace that we may overlook some interesting questions it raises: "What keeps a hula hoop up against ...

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Grizzlies wing Vince Williams still isn’t close to returning to action and will remain sidelined into the new year, according to a press release from the team (Twitter link). Williams sustained a ...