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Nov 23, 2024

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The WalkON system is so effective, it's equivalent to a loss of body weight

A new soft harness system out of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) works like a pair of shorts to reduce the exertion needed to walk or jog by up to 18%. The system is easy to put on and take off and holds promise for helping anyone get more mobile.

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Category: Outdoors, Lifestyle

Tags: Exoskeleton, Fitness, Mobility, wearable electronics, Aging, Soft Robotics, Technical University Munich

Ingenious student-designed device flies disposable weather instruments home

Nov 23, 2024

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Meteorology may not seem like an eco-unfriendly field, but it does need to clean up its act in at least one way. A new high-tech glider could help it do so, by allowing single-use weather-balloon-carried devices to be reclaimed and reused. Continue Reading Category: Environment, Science Tags: EPFL, Weather, gliders, Reuse

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Mysterious White Smokers Discovered in the Dead Sea

Nov 23, 2024

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Mineral chimneys found on the Dead Sea floor signal potential sinkhole sites, aiding in hazard prediction and environmental monitoring. A team of researchers led by the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) has discovered meter-high chimneys on the floor of the Dead Sea. As reported in the journal Science of the Total Environment, these are...

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New discovery reshapes understanding of Mediterranean and African history

Dec 25, 2024

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The Maghreb—spanning the Sahara’s edge and the Mediterranean’s vast environmental zone—has long served as a geographic crossroads. With its proximity to Europe and a climate fostering cultural development, it has been a critical site for intercontinental connections. While its significance during the Palaeolithic and later historic periods is well-documented, much...

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Humans almost went extinct 930,000 years ago, study finds

Dec 25, 2024

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Around 300,000 years ago, anatomically modern humans emerged in Africa, a pivotal moment in human history. Yet, the roots of this lineage stretch much further back, over six million years, when the human lineage separated from chimpanzees and bonobos. Despite significant progress in mapping human evolutionary history, understanding the ancient...

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The environment faces new threats from global methane emissions

Dec 25, 2024

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The world faces an uphill battle against methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas driving climate change at unprecedented rates. While over 150 nations have pledged to reduce methane by 30% this decade, global emissions have risen faster than ever over the past five years. Methane’s impact on global warming is...

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