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Technology allows artificial turf to give off a cooling effect similar to that of natural grass

Artificial turf sports field surfaces are often criticized by athletes who prefer the cooling effect of natural grass. New technology, however, has found that evaporation from stored rainwater provides the desired cooling effect.

ScienceNewsExplores reports a Dutch research team has discovered that rainwater stored about 8.5 centimetres below the playing surface will evaporate and provide a cooling effect similar to that of a human being who perspires.

Tested against a natural grass surface, the artificial turf technology provided a cooling effect that was almost as effective. The process is similar to that of a paper towel dipped in water. The water eventually works its way up the towel.

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