High-tech shoes banned from marathons — Secrets to hygiene in space
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How high-tech running shoes got banned Back in 2019, a marathon runner named Ediud Kipchoge accomplished something no one had ever done before: He ran a marathon in under 2 hours. He did this wearing brand new shoes designed by Nike. His incredible feat was immediately called into question with critics claiming that these high-tech shoes gave him an advantage. But they're just shoes, right? How much impact can they really have? Turns out — a lot. Tap or click to discover the amazing tech behind these shoes. → |
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How astronauts stay clean in space Being in a zero-gravity environment sounds like fun, right? Just floating around in weightlessness. But it can make hygiene pretty difficult. Some everyday activities we take for granted are much harder in space, and the methods astronauts have come up with to stay clean are honestly genius. Tap or click to find out how hygiene in space works. → |
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Humans aren't the only animals that farm Farming is one of the most important achievements in human history, allowing us to build societies and civilizations. But we aren't the only animals that farm. A species of gopher, the kind that digs holes in your backyard, have its own clever way of getting more food from the plants they eat. So, how do they do this, and what can it teach us about our own farming practices? Tap or click to see their process in action. → |
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