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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Stand back! This explosive cucumber is bursting with seeds

Squirting cucumbers use explosive seed dispersal to reduce competition.
fromMail Online
3 years ago

Early man's greatest invention was the HANDLE, study claims

The handle may be the greatest invention of early humans due to its impact on tool efficiency and precision.
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago

Bike fitters hit out at the UCI's new handlebar width rules, highlighting increased risk of long-term injury in women

"While the IBFI understands and supports the intention behind the ruling-to discourage the unsafe use of excessively narrow handlebars-we believe the current implementation lacks adequate consideration of human biomechanics and rider safety."
Bicycling
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Livestream: Final defense witness back on the stand in Karen Read trial

The defense witness disputed the prosecution's claim that injury to Officer O'Keefe was consistent with being struck by Read's SUV.
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Core Mobility: Powering Your Run with Active Trunk and Scapular Mobility

Core mobility is crucial for enhancing running efficiency and performance.
OMG science
fromwww.nature.com
3 months ago

Whole-body physics simulation of fruit fly locomotion

The study presents a whole-body model of fruit flies that accurately simulates their locomotion and neural control.
fromiRunFar
3 months ago

Small Study Suggests Carbon-Plated Trail Shoes Might Not Help on Uphills

Carbon-plated trail shoes may improve metabolic efficiency but could affect feedback crucial for adapting to uneven terrain.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A bug that jets pee? These comics illustrate nature's real-life superpowers

Bhamla Lab uses comics to make biomechanics research accessible and engaging for non-scientific audiences.
Bicycling
fromcyclingnews.com
3 months ago

Pedal performance: How Matteo Jorgenson re-learnt the art of pedalling

Matteo Jorgenson's shift to Visma-Lease a Bike included re-learning his pedal stroke for improved performance.
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Revealed: The Google interview question that everyone gets wrong

"While most think jumping is the answer to escape a blender when shrunk to coin size, the physics dictate otherwise, as muscle energy production scales with size."
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Can Faith Kipyegon break four minutes in the mile? Scientists say yes.

Faith Kipyegon has the potential to break the four-minute mile barrier with improved pacing and drafting strategies.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

The seemingly indestructible fists of the mantis shrimp can take a punch

Mantis shrimp's dactyl clubs exhibit unique structural properties that withstand extreme forces, which could inspire future protective technologies.
Wearables
fromSilicon Canals
5 months ago

French firm Ochy secures 1.7M to democratise gait analysis and reduce running injuries - Silicon Canals

Ochy has raised €1.7M to enhance its biomechanics tool, integrating with adidas' adiClub for improved athlete performance and injury prevention.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Does Your Running Form Really Matter?

Running form isn't as critical to performance as commonly believed.
Self-optimization occurs naturally with regular running.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
10 months ago

This robotic knee exoskeleton is made from consumer braces and drone motors | TechCrunch

Robotic knee exoskeletons enhance lifting performance while promoting proper lifting form, diverging from traditional back-support exoskeletons.
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