In a recent study, scientists explored whether smartphone apps can accurately measure how fast a barbell moves during powerlifting exercises. They compared three apps - Qwik VBT, Metric VBT, and MyLift - against a commercial device called RepOne. Twenty experienced powerlifters tried out these tools
Ever wondered how our bodies adapt to heat? A recent study explored this by tracking the changes in the amount of skin covered in sweat over seven days of heat acclimation. Nine adults, with both men and women, were put through a heat test every two days. They cycled for two hours in a hot, humid ro
Ever wished you had a helper at work to take care of those boring, repetitive tasks? Well, Microsoft is making that a reality with its new feature, Copilot Actions. Introduced at the Ignite conference, this AI-powered tool is designed to make life easier for Microsoft 365 Copilot users. Imagine thi
Last Monday night's NFL game between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys was a night of comebacks and surprising performances. Nico Collins, the Texans' top receiver, made his return after a hamstring injury and quickly boosted the team's offense. Despite being on a snap count, Collins led the tea
Imagine having a tiny, flexible sensor that can track crucial health signs directly from your sweat. This is what researchers have been working on with wearable sweat sensors. But making these sensors sensitive and long-lasting has been a real challenge. Here, we introduce a clever method called wet
St. Cloud residents woke up to some much-needed rain on Monday evening. The National Weather Service reported that the city broke a rainfall record with a total of 1. 13 inches at the St. Cloud Regional Airport by midnight. This wasn't the end of it, as more rain continued to fall after midnight. Th
Get ready, Washington State! Two big storms are on their way, one on Tuesday and the other on Wednesday. The second storm is something special, dropping pressure fast and growing stronger in the Pacific. Meteorologist Maddie Kristell from Seattle's National Weather Service says we're not used to see
Get ready for a wild week of weather! Both the Pacific Northwest and the Gulf Coast are gearing up for some serious storms. A strong low-pressure system is on its way, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and snow to the Pacific Northwest. This system could see winds reaching up to 70 mph in norther
Hey there! Do you know what's happening with our weather this week? A cold front is on its way, and it's bringing some changes! Today, we'll see showers in the afternoon and evening, keeping our temperatures around 70 degrees. Tomorrow, the front moves offshore, and that's when things get windy. We'
Bryson DeChambeau, the 30-year-old golf pro known for his victories on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, has made some big moves when it comes to his living situation. Unlike many golfers who flock to Florida, DeChambeau has a strong connection to Texas and is often considered more of a Texan than a C
