How the Genius Ball, five years in development and backed by Charles Schwab, aims to bring data-driven insight to putting, golf’s biggest analytical blind spot.

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At just 23, a young chemist solved a deadly medical problem, then vanished from credit and history, leaving behind a cure, a ...

Every four years, soccer fans around the world glue their eyes to LED screens as they watch their favorite teams compete against each other for the chance to win the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy.

You may think golf course grass is the same everywhere … but you would be wrong. Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could ...

How high can you bounce a tennis ball? How about a pingpong ball? Find out the science secret behind making both balls shoot high through the air. n Basket ball n Tennis ball n Pingpong ball STEP 1: ...

If you've ever watched a batter get beaten by a ball that curved, jagged or dipped at the last moment, you've seen one of cricket's great mysteries. Whether it's a Mitchell Starc inswinger, a Josh ...

Whether you’re stepping out onto the first tee at Atkins Golf Club or hacking out an up-and-down on the back nine, there’s one club that influences every single shot: The golf ball. And not every golf ...

If you've ever watched a batter get beaten by a ball that curved, jagged or dipped at the last moment, you've seen one of cricket's great mysteries. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech ...