Why do curling stones slide across ice the way they do?

Nature
by Jenna Ahart
February 21, 2026
After a century of study, physicists have theories — but they’re still not 100% sure. After a century of study, physicists have theories — but they’re still not 100% sure.
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Originally published on Nature on 2/21/2026
Why do curling stones slide across ice the way they do?