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  • This researcher created an algorithm that removes the water from underwater images

    Nov 17, 2019

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    rokur
    in Technology

    Why do all the pictures you take underwater look blandly blue-green? The answer has to do with how light travels through water. Derya Akkaynak, an oceangoing engineer, has figured out a way to recover the colorful brilliance of the deep.

  • Japan Wants Missile Defenses to Protect the 2020 Olympics (From North Korea)

    Nov 17, 2019

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    rokur
    in Organization

    When the next Summer Olympics are held in July 2020 in Tokyo, expect to see more than the world’s greatest athletes.

    There will also be missiles standing guard.

    Japan’s Defense Ministry is considering whether to deploy U.S-made Patriot missile defense interceptors to protect the games.

    “To ensure the security of Tokyo, where the Summer Games will open on July 24, the ministry wants to equip the 1st Air Defense Missile Group with PAC-3 MSE interceptors to defend against possible threats such as ballistic missiles, drones and unidentified aircraft,” according to Kyodo News.

    Read Yahoo! News

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  • How To Swim Breaststroke | Technique & Tips For Breastroke Swimming

    Nov 17, 2019

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    rokur
    in Technique

    Breaststroke might just be the hardest swimming stroke to master, but if you can get it right then it can be a great alternative for you! Mark & Fraser are here with a step by step guide for you develop your own stroke!

  • Energy Standard swimmers diving in Turkey + Backflop

    Nov 17, 2019

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    rokur
    in Competition, Diving, Fun

    It’s weekend, so me, Simonas Bilis and Ben Proud decided to spend some time under the sun and jumping off the diving tower. We practised our fliping and jumping abilities and had fun doing this.

  • Live Stream from the 2019 Swiss Short Course Championships

    Nov 17, 2019

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Live

  • Day 1 Post Race ISL Live Show | Full Interviews | Washington DC

    Nov 17, 2019

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Day 1 post race ISL Live show hosted by Bernie Guenther and Becky Adlington

  • Aleksander Hetland Wins 2019 Norwegian Edition of “Dancing with the Stars”.

    Nov 16, 2019

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    rokur
    in Gossip

    Tonight in Oslo, Norwegian swimmer and 2012 World Champion Aleksander Hetland won the 2019 Edition of Norway’s “Dancing with the Stars“. See for instance tv2.no

  • No Decision in WADA vs Sun Yang & FINA Case Until 2020

    Nov 16, 2019

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    rokur
    in Doping

    An important line from the conclusion: there will be no decision from the judging panel of Judge Franco Frattini, from Rome, Italy, Panel President; Romano F. Subiotto QC; and Prof. Philippe Sands QC this year. A verdict is expected in January, CAS told the media gathered here this evening.

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  • Translation difficulties mar Sun Yang’s drug test appeal testimony | ABC News

    Nov 16, 2019

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    rokur
    in Doping

    China’s triple Olympic champion swimmer, Sun Yang, has told sport’s highest judicial body he missed a drug check because testers failed to provide the correct ID and documentation.

    The controversial swimmer has also criticised the Australian media for its coverage of his case, as he began his defence before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

    Europe correspondent Samantha Hawley reports from Montreux in Switzerland.

    Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-1…

     

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