High-tech shoes banned from marathons — Secrets to hygiene in space
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October 4, 2022

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How high-tech running shoes got banned

How high-tech running shoes got banned

Back in 2019, a marathon runner named Ediud Kipchoge accomplished something no one had ever done before: He ran a marathon in under 2 hours. He did this wearing brand new shoes designed by Nike. His incredible feat was immediately called into question with critics claiming that these high-tech shoes gave him an advantage. But they're just shoes, right? How much impact can they really have? Turns out — a lot.

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How astronauts stay clean in space

How astronauts stay clean in space

Being in a zero-gravity environment sounds like fun, right? Just floating around in weightlessness. But it can make hygiene pretty difficult. Some everyday activities we take for granted are much harder in space, and the methods astronauts have come up with to stay clean are honestly genius.

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Humans aren't the only animals that farm

Humans aren't the only animals that farm

Farming is one of the most important achievements in human history, allowing us to build societies and civilizations. But we aren't the only animals that farm. A species of gopher, the kind that digs holes in your backyard, have its own clever way of getting more food from the plants they eat. So, how do they do this, and what can it teach us about our own farming practices?

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