It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across. So every month, we highlight a handful of the best stories that nearly slipped through the cracks. June’s list includes insight into the science of soccer's scissors feint; the physics of poo's distinctive coiled shape; a boron buckyball; and the latest breakthrough in the ongoing Vesuvius challenge to decipher the Herculaneum scrolls. The science of soccer's scissors feint Credit: Screenshot/YouTube/Howcast With the FIFA World Cup in full swing, even scientists' thoughts ...
June research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
