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

fromiRunFar
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

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

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fromwww.nature.com
4 weeks ago

Whole-body physics simulation of fruit fly locomotion

We introduce a whole-body model of Drosophila melanogaster in a physics simulator that accurately represents the biomechanics underlying sensorimotor behaviors, enabling diverse locomotion simulations.
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Revealed: The Google interview question that everyone gets wrong

Most think jumping is the solution to escape a blender when shrunk, but physics reveals complexities.
Jumping, often deemed the right response, misinterprets the principles of biomechanics.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

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

"So she really had pretty poor aerodynamic drafting when she broke the record," Kram, of the University of Colorado Boulder.
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fromArs Technica
2 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.
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fromSilicon Canals
2 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.
fromTechCrunch
8 months ago

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

"Rather than directly bracing the back and giving up on proper lifting form," U-M professor Robert Gregg notes, "we strengthen the legs to maintain it." This innovative approach with the knee exoskeletons allows for enhanced lifting capabilities while preserving good ergonomics during manual tasks.
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