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WorldPingNHL players tape their sticks for reasons that go way beyond hockey tradition. The tape changes the feel of the blade on the puck, helps prevent ice buildup, protects equipment and gives players a customized grip.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingSatellite images revealed that Saudi ships on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz are preparing to transport oil out of the Persian Gulf.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fortune
WorldPingAn early-stage grant is offering a look at spherical 'Aerobots' that could zoom around the caves of Titan, in a demo mission similar to Mars Ingenuity.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Space.com
WorldPingProlonged dry spells or droughts can sometimes reduce aquatic diseases, many of which affect people. Yet other times, water scarcity can counterintuitively lead to an uptick in diseases that depend on water.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
WorldPingThe strongest glasses have an Achilles' heel that causes them to fail catastrophically when pushed past their limit. They do not bend or stretch, as all damage concentrates into a single plane and the material fails in an instant.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
Exercise and healthy blood sugar levels in midlife may help slow cognitive decline decades later. Physical activity appeared especially beneficial for Mexican American adults, suggesting that some brain-protective factors may differ across populations.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ScienceDaily
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