The transition from clay to grass has proven tough for most players, and the last woman to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season was Serena Williams a decade ago.
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CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
In the 1960s, geologist Walter Alvarez discovered a thin layer of black clay in rocks around the world.
At the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), Karen Scrivener and colleagues developed cements that blend calcined kaolin clay and ground limestone with a small portion of clinker.
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IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2024
Oribe’s Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo uses a blend of starches (corn, tapioca, and rice) along with kaolin clay to get that job done, plus rosebay extracts to regulate your scalp’s sebum production.
And the gaps between each ridge help to retain some sediment without fully stopping the natural flow of sand.
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Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Fairmont El San Juan Located along one of the most impressive stretches of sand in San Juan, Fairmont El San Juan Hotel has long been considered one of the best resorts in Puerto Rico.
Factors to consider: soil types, slopes, sun/shade, temperature, winds, and plant types and sizes.
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Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
The workers, who were about 400 feet underground, scrambled over loose soil more than 12 feet high to reach the tunnel boring machine and then were transported back to the opening.
Whether dealing with slick grass, gravel paths, or uneven surfaces, the Sunseeker Elite X7 maintains control and performance with minimal slippage.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Add a layer of small gravel over the surface so gnats can’t reach the potting mix to eat the fungus that naturally develops in the mix, nor to lay their eggs.
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Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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