Search results for Olympic Games

Plants & Animals Feb 8, 2013

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a squid

A species of oceanic squid can fly more than 30 metres (100 feet) through the air at speeds faster than Usain Bolt if it wants to escape predators, Japanese researchers said Friday.

Archaeology Jan 6, 2015

Scientist tackles mystery of ancient astronomical device

The shoebox-size chunk of bronze didn't attract much attention when divers retrieved it from an ancient shipwreck off the Greek island of Antikythera in 1901. Archaeologists on the expedition had their hands full with far ...

Aug 28, 2005

Panasonic Introduces World's First 65-inch 1080p Plasma TV

Panasonic, the leading brand for which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is known, announced it will launch the world's first 65-inch 1080p (progressive) high-definition (HD) plasma TV TH-65PX500 on November 1 and ...

Environment Jan 14, 2021

Turn off that camera during virtual meetings, environmental study says

It's not just to hide clutter anymore—add "saving the planet" to the reasons you leave the camera off during your next virtual meeting.

Feb 13, 2006

Olympians' Emotions Greatly Affected By Prior Expectations Says CU Professor

Olympians' expectations going into the games often affect how thrilling their victories or agonizing their defeats will be, according to a University of Colorado at Boulder professor.

Ecology Jun 16, 2023

Opinion: The massive dam removal on the Klamath may save salmon but can't solve the West's water crisis

Sheldon SmilingCoyote locked his eyes on the push and pull of the waves in front of him, suddenly slashing the tip of his handheld hook through the water, pulling out a slimy prehistoric fish.

Robotics Jul 9, 2014

Japan plans giant Gundam robot

A team of Japanese animators and engineers on Wednesday unveiled plans to build a moving 18-metre (60-foot) tall Gundam robot, in a nod to millions of science fiction fans.

Hi Tech & Innovation Jan 4, 2019

Buzz grows on 'flying cars' ahead of major tech show

Will flying cars take off at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show?

General Physics Jul 1, 2010

Study explains science of soccer

With the attention of sports fans worldwide focused on South Africa and the 2010 FIFA World Cup, U.S. scientist John Eric Goff has made the aerodynamics of the soccer ball a focus of his research.

Mathematics Oct 25, 2021

Judging the gymnastics judges

A new statistical engine that can systematically pinpoint how accurately gymnastics judges apply required marking guidelines has been developed by researchers in Switzerland. The results are published in De Gruyter's Journal ...

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