
Physicists Investigate Squeaking Sound of Basketball Shoes
Physicists have conducted research into how the squeaking sound produced by basketball shoes during use is generated, yielding surprising results.
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Physicists have conducted research into how the squeaking sound produced by basketball shoes during use is generated, yielding surprising results.

A scientist, Adel Djellouli, became interested in the persistent squeaking noise of sneakers on the court while watching a Boston Celtics NBA game at TD Garden, leading to scientific investigation into the phenomenon.