Category: Science
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Hot Suit provides the benefits of exercise
A bodysuit that increases body temperature has the potential to improve disabled patients’ cardiovascular health by recreating the effects of exercise.
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‘Swimmer’s Shoulder’ Strikes 3 in 4 Teen Competitors
It’s called swimmer’s shoulder, and it’s an overuse injury that three-quarters of teen swimmers suffer from, new research shows. The study authors also found that many young swimmers with shoulder pain believe it’s just part of being competitive and successful. For the study, researchers surveyed 150 high school and youth club competitive swimmers, aged 13…
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This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Drown
Hey Brainiacs, this week we’re going to find out what exactly happens to you body when you drown, it’s a lot crazier than you think.
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Surf the Wake: How do fish swim in schools without colliding?
Fish are able to move in groups, without separating or colliding, due to a newly discovered dynamic: the followers interact with the wake left behind by the leaders. The finding offers new insights into animal locomotion and points to potential ways to harness energy from natural resources, such as rivers or wind. “Air or water…
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YouTuber Sees What Happens When You Open A Bottle Of Liquid Nitrogen At The Bottom Of A Pool
A curious YouTuber sees what happens when you release a tank of liquid nitrogen at the bottom of a water source. See Digg
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Doctor Dissects the Wim Hof Method – Cold Hard Science Analysis
I’m a cardiologist and academic and this is an overly detailed look at the Wim Hof Method.
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Science to Watch Poolside: A Swimming Summer Compilation
Summer is coming to a close, but there is still time to take a cool, refreshing dip in the water of your choice. Before you do, be sure to check out this swimming compilation to get answers to all the questions you didn’t even know you had about this favorite summer pastime.
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The Dedicated Woman Who Rehabs Old Submarines to Let Herself and Others Find Joy in the Submersible Life
Wired visited with the dedicated Shanee Stopnitzky, a marine scientist, artist and founder of the Community Submersibles Project. Stopnitzky finds, raises money, purchases and rehabs old submarines, giving them new life as instructional tools for submersible operation and safety. So far she has amassed two subs – Fangtooth and Notiluca. See Laughing Squid