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Divot resistance in golf course turfgrass

Golf courses, known for their calm scenic views and precise grass patterns, take daily abuse. Divots created by golf strokes are a common occurrence, and can be a costly problem for golf course maintenance operations. Although ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 10, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers use lobster shells to create biodegradable golf ball

Golfers on the high seas can breathe a little easier -- and so can the marine life around them -- thanks to researchers at the University of Maine. In conjunction with The Lobster Institute, UMaine Biological ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Mar 30, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Jabulani ball 'too perfect' to fly straight - scientists

When it comes to the World Cup Jabulani football, perfect may not be good enough, according to scientists who have analysed the controversial ball.

Other Sciences / Other

created Jun 29, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (17) | comments 7

Caltech Scientists Test Air Flow Over the 2010 World Cup Soccer Ball (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- The World Cup is in full swing, complete with an official new soccer ball named Jabulani, meaning "to celebrate" in Zulu. The players, however, aren't exactly celebrating. Instead, many of ...

Physics / General Physics

created Jun 25, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (17) | comments 0 | with audio podcast