Rechargeable batteries in your favorite devices can ignite and burn down your house
We're all playing Russian roulette with devices powered by lithium ion batteries.
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Increased cognitive demands offset low-back exoskeleton advantages, research finds
In manufacturing, work-related lower-back injuries from lifting and handling heavy objects account for approximately $100 billion in medical bills annually in the United States, according to data from the Bureau of Labor ...
Oct 28, 2021
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Making AI more accessible in soccer
Technology is improving soccer—from helping referees make more accurate decisions to developing better on-field tactics. ETH Zurich and FIFA are exploring how AI can make these advancements more accessible to competitions ...
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Japan opens Digital Agency to boost government technology
Japan looked to give a technological upgrade to government services and recordkeeping with the Digital Agency opened Wednesday to overhaul antiquated systems that have had their shortfalls highlighted by the pandemic.
Sep 1, 2021
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Using a scientific approach to assess the value of travel time
Do you feel that you spend half your day on crowded trains, trams or buses to and from work? Losing your patience while stuck in traffic, or do you feel fortunate that you can cycle to work, burn some calories and reduce ...
Feb 3, 2020
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Past deep sea rescues show the challenges of saving those on board
The desperate search for a submersible that disappeared while taking five people to view the Titanic wreckage has drawn attention to other deep-sea rescues.
Jun 22, 2023
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How fast can a human cycle? With aerodynamic help, the 300km per hour barrier seems easily within reach
British cyclist Neil Campbell recently set a new record for the men's "fastest bicycle in a slipstream," clocking up a breathtaking 280km per hour.
Aug 29, 2019
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Predictable eSports: Amateurs and professionals have different sitting postures
A group of scientists from Skoltech's Computational and Data-Intensive Science and Engineering Center (CDISE) have used artificial intelligence to find a connection between an eSports player's movements and skill level. Their ...
Sep 12, 2019
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Online data could be used against people seeking abortions if Roe v. Wade falls
When the draft of a Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked to the press, many of us who have been studying privacy for vulnerable individuals came to a troubling realization: The marginalized and ...
May 17, 2022
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In race against clock, expanding fleet of ships searches for submersible lost near Titanic wreck
In a race against the clock on the high seas, an expanding international armada of ships and airplanes searched Tuesday for a submersible that vanished in the North Atlantic while taking five people down to the wreck of the ...
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