The old idea of running with springs on your feet gets a high-tech makeover. Krisztina Braun May 15, 2020 Robo-boot concept promises 50% faster running David Braun, Vanderbilt University A high-tech twist on an old idea – running on springs – could give human-powered movement its biggest boost in more than a century.
Deep dive: water flows from a bore in Birdsville, Queensland. Lobster1/Wikimedia Commons February 9, 2018 Hidden depths: why groundwater is our most important water source Emma Kathryn White, The University of Melbourne Groundwater is out of sight, but it shouldn’t be out of mind. As cities struggle to cope with drought, we should remember that our largest stocks of water are hidden deep underground.
Latching springs provide a boost. Yun Seong Song et al (2017) July 12, 2017 Energy-recycling stairs could add a spring to your step Lena Ting, Emory University For those with reduced mobility and even just the normally aging, stairs can pose a big problem. A cheap and efficient new prototype could help.