Dimpled pistons might sound strange, but some say they could be the future for diesel power. We've looked at the arguments ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass-- There is a story about how the modern golf ball, with its dimpled surface, came to be: In the mid-1800s, it is said, new golf balls were smooth, but became dimpled over time as ...

There is a reason why golf balls have that dimpled surface, as do the latest soccer balls and even some athletic wear. Testing over the years has proved that such irregular surfaces, on round or blunt ...

Golf balls aren’t dimpled for mere cosmetic reasons. The pattern of tiny divots actually reduces drag by cutting air resistance in half. But no matter how powerful your swing, there’s only so hard you ...

Researchers have created a way to create reversible golf ball-like dimples on any surface on the fly, there by reducing drag and improving the efficiency of vehicles. Researchers have created a way to ...