Biomechanics

The narwhal's defining feature – its continuously growing tusk – is the only straight structure of its kind seen in the animal kingdom. Now, scientists have cracked the code on how these elusive Arctic whales grow such an important and unique tool.

Practice makes perfect, and Motus is looking to make throwing practice perfect with its motusQB. The device records the biomechanical data of throws in football, tracking the workloads on a quarterback’s throwing arm through a range of metrics to help prevent injury and improve their game.

When professional athletes are having their performance analyzed, it's certainly not unheard of for them to wear motion capture suits while training in a lab environment. Indian startup ProjectPOLE is now offering that same feedback to everyday athletes, with its Tracky motion-tracking sportswear.

You've probably heard about baseball pitchers "throwing their arm out." In order to help avoid such injuries, and to assist pitchers in assessing their performance, biomechanics tech company Motus Global is introducing its Motus Sleeve.

Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is funding a Southern Methodist University biomechanics study of flopping on the basketball court.