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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

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

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