This little robot can hop in zero-gravity to explore asteroids

A three-legged robot named SpaceHopper could help combat the challenges of exploring low-gravity environments, such as those found on asteroids or moons. The SpaceHopper program was first launched two and a half years ago as a student research project at ETH Zurich university in Switzerland. And recently, researchers tested the hopping robot in a simulated zero-gravity…

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Why ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Ended by Doing “the ‘Seinfeld’ Finale on Steroids”

“He did what he thought was funny. And if you didn’t like it, tough shit.”Those words may very well be inscribed on Larry David’s tombstone one day. In the meantime, they’re a testament to the Curb Your Enthusiasm creator’s comedic sensibility, as articulated by David’s longtime collaborator Jeff Schaffer. They also explain David and Schaffer’s…

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Why gymgoers should be wary of using testosterone supplements to boost their gains

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The desire for a sculpted physique is driving some amateur gymgoers to experiment with synthetic steroids—specifically, testosterone supplements. This trend is largely being driven by social media, with thousands of posts discussing ways to boost testosterone levels, and high-profile influencers promoting the supposed benefits of using the synthetic hormone—and even recommending…

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