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A Virtuous Cycle: Safety In Numbers For Bicycle Riders
It seems paradoxical but the
more people ride bicycles on
our city streets, the less
likely they are to be
injured in traffic
accidents. International
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Southampton Wind Tunnel Blows Gold In Beijing
Engineers using the
University of Southampton's
R J Mitchell wind tunnel
have helped the British
Cycling team win Gold in
Beijing. ... > full story
Olympic Swimmers Shattering Records In NASA-Tested Suit
Swimmers from around the
world are setting world and
Olympic records in Beijing
this month and most are
doing it wearing a swimsuit
made of fabric tested at
... > full story
U.S. Swimmers Trim Times At Beijing Olympics Using 'Top Secret' Technology
Milliseconds can mean the
difference between triumph
and defeat in the world of
Olympic sports, leading more
trainers and athletes to
... > full story
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No-nose Bicycle Saddles Improve Penile Sensation And Erectile Function In Bicycling Police Officers
August 8, 2008 — A new study examines if no-nose bike seats would be effective in alleviating the harm caused by using a traditional ... > full story -
Why The Slow-Paced World Could Make It Difficult To Catch A Ball
August 6, 2008 — Researchers have uncovered new information about how we perceive fast moving, incoming objects -- such as tennis or cricket balls. The new research studies why the human brain has difficulty ... > full story -
First National Study Of Diving-related Injuries
August 6, 2008 — Diving into cool, refreshing water is a favorite summer pastime for millions, and a fan favorite sport at the Olympics. Now, the first comprehensive study of diving board injuries is out, and it ... > full story -
Low-gravity Training Machine Reduces Joint, Muscle Impacts, Says Study
August 4, 2008 — A new study of a space-age, low-gravity training machine used by several 2008 Olympic runners showed it reduced impacts on muscles and joints by nearly half when subjects ran at the equivalent of 50 ... > full story -
Scientists Race To Stay One Step Ahead Of The Drug-taking And Genetic Manipulation That Threatens Sport
July 30, 2008 — The race to ensure that scientists stop drug-taking athletes from damaging sport by using performance enhancing drugs or undergoing genetic manipulation is a constant challenge, according to a major ... > full story -
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China's Export Trade Impacts Climate
July 30, 2008 — Researchers argue that China's new title as the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter is at least partly due to consumption of Chinese good in the ... > full story -
Golf Technique Challenged: When It Comes To Putting, Tiger Might Not Have The Best Advice
July 18, 2008 — Golfers who heed the advice of instructors to keep their heads perfectly still while putting may be hampering their game, according to a study that examined coordination patterns. The findings run ... > full story -
Skyscraper Run-Ups: What It Takes To Be An Extreme Athlete
July 13, 2008 — Scientists have recently become interested in the biomechanics of a very unusual activity: skyscraper run-ups. Competitors in this extreme sport ascend the steps inside the world's tallest buildings, ... > full story -
Cool, Air Blown Under Football Shoulder Pads Reduces Body Temperature And Heart Rate, Research Finds
July 12, 2008 — Cool, dry air flowing between the athlete and their football pads reduces core body temperature and heart rate dramatically, thereby reducing the likelihood of heat-related illness, a new study ... > full story -
Vest To Measure Stress
July 11, 2008 — How stressed are we? A sensor vest will soon be able to tell us. From sports training to computer games, the garment registers the electrical excitation of the muscles at any given time and ... > full story
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