Golf ball science

It may seem like the most simple of objects, but a golf ball is a feat of modern engineering.
Source: CNN - 05.11.2008

Faraday 07/08 films up for BAFTA

BAFTA has recognised the excellence of the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET’s) Faraday programme by nominating it for a prestigious award.

Wii Sports dominates Bafta awards

Nintendo's Wii Sports has swept the board at the 2007 British Academy Video Games Awards in London.
Source: BBC - 23.10.2008

Noble's Bloodhound scents new land speed record

A British team led by Richard Noble OBE has launched a project to break the land speed record with a car that can
travel at over 1000mph in 2011.
Source: Dickon Ross, The Institution of Engineering and Technology - 23.10.08

Art and science of wheelchair basketball

Minutes before the cries of “Box left! Box left!” fill the floor, before players collide in ferocious crashes of aluminum and titanium, and before his United States teammates continue their quest for the gold medal in men’s basketball at the Paralympic Games in Beijing on Tuesday, Paul Schulte will take a long, hard look at his opponents’ wheelchairs.
Source: New York Times - 08.09.08

Scientist argues for Olympic technology boost

Olympic athletes should be allowed to use new technology to boost their performances, according to University of the
Sunshine Coast health and sport scientist Associate Professor Brendan Burkett.
Source: Terry Walsh, University of the Sunshine Coast - 01.09.2008

Physics, technology and the Olympics

What effect does technology have on the performance of athletes in sports such as the 100-metre sprint, the pole
vault and the javelin? Ultimately, it seems that there is a conflict between the laws of physics and the laws of
sport.
Source: Physicsworld.com - 01.09.2008

Low gravity training

New training technology reduces muscle and joint impact.
Source: Scenta - 04.08.2008

Ski faster with motion capture

Fusion Motion Capture set to help professional skiers.
Source: Scenta - 01.07.2008

Sporting technologies vie for Olympic gold in Beijing

Bringing home a haul of medals from the Olympics depends on having the most advanced kit and training strategies. Here are some of the hi-tech tools used by team GB.
Source: James Randerson, Guardian.co.uk - 11.08.2008

Getting the most out of golf swing analysis software

The really crazy thing is that once a golfer learns how to eliminate a slice or a hook the next step is to learn how to do them on purpose. Can golf swing analysis software help get rid of those swing woes?
Source: Sporting Journals - 05.08.2008

Interview: Mountain bike engineering guru Dave Weagle

Dave Weagle is fast becoming one of the most important designers in the mountain bike world. A mechanical engineer by trade, he entered the world of mountain bike component design after tiring of developing robotic vehicle systems for the US Army’s Special Forces.
Source: Marcus Farley, BikeRadar.com - 28.07.2008

Sports research lecture tour visits 10 countries

An IET lecture tour, which has showcased some of the UK’s leading research into sports equipment and technology, has reached its conclusion after 14 lectures across 10 countries. With over 100 years of scientific research experience between them, the speakers have significant expertise in CAD, design and the analysis of sports equipment.
Source: IET Press Office - 21.07.2008

Scuba diving – More accessible than you thought!

Since the early 20th century, SCUBA diving has gone from an incredibly risky undertaking well out of reach for all but the fabulously wealthy to a relatively safe sport with a rapidly growing participant community.
Source: Ian Scott, Sport-esphere - 20.07.2008

Soccer star scores uni degree with Wii

Gamers have argued about the Wii’s ability to aid weight loss since the console’s launch. But now we've got an answer, thanks to a professional footballer.
Source: James Sherwood, Register Hardware - 15.07.2008

Low carbon racing cars make their debut at Silverstone

Low carbon racing cars designed and built by student engineers have made their debut at the Formula Student competition at Silverstone, the UK’s home of Formula 1 and venue for Lewis Hamilton’s recent victory.
Source: IET Press Office - 11.07.2008

Ski faster with camera-less fusion motion capture

Professional skiers can now learn how to ski faster with the aid of a new system used to capture 3D motion of athletic movements – Fusion Motion Capture.
Source: 'Aboey', Huliq.com - 01.07.2008

What to wear? Swimmers pick suits

Remember when swimmers could pack their suits in a thimble? Now, it sounds as if they have to strap them on like some high-tech armor.
Source: Norm Frauenheim, The Arizona Republic - 29.06.2008

Zorbing is the latest in extreme sports

Dwayne van der Sluis and Andrew Akers created a transparent inflatable ball with an inside compartment for a rider who did, in fact, walk on waves. But the inventors discovered it was more fun to roll down a hill than slosh across a pond. Zorbing was born.
Source: Barbara Taormina, GateHouse News Service - 27.06.2008

New helmet makes headway in paralysis prevention

Designed for hard-hitting sports, the helmet has an inner shell that will guide the head to tilt slightly forward or backward on impact.
Source: Kelly Sinoski, Canwest News Service - 24.06.2008