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  • Printed electronics allow technological leap in wearable devices

    Adolfo Benedito Engineering

    ​Printed electronics use traditional 3-D printing technologies for the deposition of conductive, semi-conductive and dielectric materials. This eases the development of new flexible electronic components, such as organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells, light-emitting devices (OLED), flexible screens and RFID antennas. These are examples of the numerous developments in organic electronics, which will be able to be printed partially or totally in the coming years.

  • Study reveals common sunscreen mistakes

    Tammy Gibson Recreation & Leisure

    When was the last time you went outside for a normal day of activities and actually applied sunscreen first? Have you ever wondered how much sunscreen to use or which brand is better? Dermatologists agree that sunscreen is a great tool for skin cancer prevention — but only if it's used correctly. Here's what you need to know about getting the best sun protection this summer.

  • Golf Q&A: Jerry Rich of Rich Harvest Farms

    William Soulé

    Jerry Rich is the owner, president, and designer of Rich Harvest Farms, the site of the 2017 Division I Women's (May 19-24) and Men's (May 26-31) Golf Championships. Rich, who made a living by designing an integrated computer system for Wall Street traders, always dreamed of creating his own course. That dream became a reality in 1985 when he and his wife bought 1,820 acres of land in Sugar Grove, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. Since then, the course has grown and expanded and was named to Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses."

  • Don’t let wrist pain sideline your game

    Sheilamary Koch Sports & Fitness

    ​If you've ever injured or experienced soreness in your wrist, you know how debilitating it is. Simple tasks like turning a door knob or buttoning clothes can trigger pain — just imagine what a wrist injury could do to your workout routine or playing schedule. To avoid being sidelined by a bad wrist, here's a look at how problems start in this joint and how to sidestep them.

  • USGA Rules: When your ball strikes various objects

    Jamie Wallace

    ​The GCAA is partnering with the USGA, represented by Jamie Wallace, to do a feature on the Rules of Golf focusing on common situations that players encounter. Each month, we plan to highlight a specific Rule or Rules situation that is relevant to college golfers or one that is often misunderstood. We will highlight what the Rule says and how it is applied to the situation at hand. This month, Jamie is discussing different situations when your ball strikes various objects.

  • Tobacco’s disappearing act in baseball

    Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & Fitness

    Every April, America's pastime of baseball returns to ballparks across the country as communities can once again take in the sights of the stadium and cheer on their favorite team. But one thing many fans will not see this season is the use of tobacco among players.

  • Golf Q&A: Arkansas coach ​Brad McMakin

    William Soulé

    ​Brad McMakin is in his 11th year as the head men's golf coach at the University of Arkansas. The 2009 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Coach of the Year, McMakin has led the Razorbacks to 22 tournament wins, including 17 during the last six seasons.

  • Q&A: Mac Thayer of the Junior Golf Scoreboard

    William Soulé

    ​Mac Thayer is the founder and executive director of the Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS), a website designed to give players, parents and coaches easy access to information on the world of competitive junior golf worldwide.

  • Advice to high school athletes from a former Texas Longhorn

    Damon Sayles Sports & Fitness

    When Alex De La Torre signed to play football with the University of Texas in February 2012, he had all kinds of aspirations. He didn't have the superstar career that only a handful of college athletes experience en route to an NFL career, but if there's one thing De La Torre can say, it's this: He made it farther than the majority of his peers did.

  • Don’t forget to exercise your face

    Sheilamary Koch Sports & Fitness

    ​These muscles work hard but don't carry, lift or move the body. Learning to exercise and relax these muscles can take years off your look, reduce chronic headaches and bring ease to your body and mind. Though it's easy to forget about them, they're visible to everyone you meet.