Technology
August 7, 2024

Motor-Powered Exoskeleton Hiking Pants Designed To Give Legs a Boost and Avoid Muscle Fatigue

Everyday smart clothing, once a product of the distant future, is now becoming a reality with innovative designs such as AI glasses and socks that regularly measure foot temperature to prevent bodily issues early. What about wearable technology in recreational activities? Skip, a start-up that intends to produce powered gear, and Arc’teryx, a Canadian outdoor apparel company, are answering that call with their recent collaboration product, MO/GO.

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Sports
August 6, 2024

Olympics Then and Now: Watch How Different the Games Were a Century Ago

State-of-the-art technology and round-the-clock coverage surrounds the Olympic Games these days, but one thing has remained a constant since the beginning of the age-old competition: people from all corners of the Earth excitedly gather to celebrate the top athletes in the world. This mission of uniting the world with sports has been at the center of the modern iteration of the Olympics, which began back in 1896.

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Archeology
August 5, 2024

Underwater Archeologists Discover Ornate 2,000-Year-Old Mosaic Floor in Italy

Italy's archeological wonders aren't only buried underground, they're also under the sea. The partially submerged town of Baia, on the Gulf of Naples, proves this. Baia was built as a fashionable resort town for the wealthy that reached its peak at the end of the Roman Republic. Over time, due to volcanic activity, part of the city slipped underwater, taking all of its treasures with it.

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