Category: Science
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First Measurements of a Blue Whale’s Heart Rate Is a Glimpse Into the Biology of Extremes
The new research notes that another important factor allowing blue whales to grow so large is their highly specialized cardiovascular system. For marine biologists, however, understanding exactly what makes the blue whale’s heart tick has proven difficult given they’re almost too big to measure. To overcome this hurdle, Goldbogen and his colleagues developed an electrocardiogram (ECG) tag that they attached…
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Patrick McKeown – Swimmer’s Breathing: Best Way to Breathe Whilst Swimming | London Real
Patrick McKeown, the world-renowned breathing expert, author, and lecturer. Over the past 15 years, he has trained thousands of people around the world with breathing techniques that lower stress levels, reduce overall anxiety, and improve physical wellbeing. Patrick is a student of the (Bew-tech-oh) breathing method from Moscow, and his latest book ‘The Oxygen Advantage’…
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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.