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The perfect turf

Researchers develop the ideal artificial football surface.

Since artificial turf is weather resistant and low-maintenance it is regularly used in professional as well as amateur football. But it also has some disadvantages: When the fibres are too hard they cause painful injuries. Soft fibres on the other hand wear out quickly. Now researchers have found the perfect solution. (SF/swissinfo.ch)



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