Posts Tagged ‘Olympics’
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Researchers studying the metropolitan area of Vancouver found a complex interplay between neighborhoods’ walkability and air pollution. Downtown neighborhoods are generally more walkable but have high levels of nitric oxide. Suburban areas tend to be less walkable but have their own issues with pollution; namely, higher concentrations of ozone.
U. MINNESOTA (US)—Life in the suburbs may not be all its cracked up to be. A new study finds that the suburbs fare poorly in both walkability—the degree of ease for walking—and in pollution levels. Continue…
Thursday, November 12, 2009 15:23 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Nov 5, 2009 14:21 - 3 Comments
Runners gain no advantage from prosthetic legs
U. COLORADO (US)—Amputees who use running-specific prosthetic legs have no performance advantage over counterparts who use their biological legs, according to a recent study. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Aug 11, 2009 4:00 - 0 Comments
Beijing air sets Olympic gold standard
Above, a view of northwest Beijing on a clear day and, below, on a smoggy day.
