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- 1LA28 Reveals Initial Details of Olympic Triathlon Courses●Initial Details of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon Courses Unveiled
Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games have unveiled initial details of the triathlon courses. The announcement offers the first look at how the swim, bike and run segments will be laid out for both the Olympic and Paralympic events. Further specifics on venues and course design are expected as planning for the 2028 Games continues.
- 2Green sea turtle spotted cruising off west O'ahu●Green Sea Turtle, aka Honu, cruising next to an outflow pipe in west O'ahu. Your # sealife # photooftheday Prints availa
A photographer shared images of a green sea turtle, known in Hawaiian as the honu, swimming beside an outflow pipe along west O'ahu's coast. The pictures, offered as photo-of-the-day picks with prints for sale, are drawing warm attention from ocean and wildlife enthusiasts online, adding to the turtle's popularity as a beloved symbol of Hawaii's marine life.
- 3MIT Builds Swimming Robot Powered By Living Muscle Cells▼MIT Engineers Design Swimming Robot Powered By Living Muscle Cells
MIT engineers have designed a small swimming robot that moves using living muscle cells rather than conventional motors. The robot uses the natural contraction of biological tissue to propel itself through water, an approach researchers say could lead to softer, more energy-efficient machines with medical and research applications. The project highlights growing interest in biohybrid robotics, where engineered devices are combined with living tissue.
- 4iGarden Swim Jet X PRO 10 pool gadget reviewed●REVIEW: The iGarden Swim Jet X PRO 10 – If you have a pool this is a must-have gadget
Tech review site EFTM has published a hands-on review of the iGarden Swim Jet X PRO 10, a swim jet device aimed at pool owners, calling it a must-have gadget for anyone with a pool. The swim jet creates a current for resistance swimming and exercise in home pools, and the review assesses its performance, installation and value for buyers considering upgrading their pool setup.
- 5Paper-thin robot powered by muscle cells navigates watery maze▼Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through a watery maze
Researchers have unveiled a paper-thin robot driven by living muscle cells that can swim its way through an underwater maze. The biohybrid device, reported by Tech Xplore, demonstrates how engineered muscle tissue can be used to propel soft microrobots through complex aquatic environments, a step with potential applications in medicine and targeted delivery.
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People in and around Toulon are looking up the local weather as southern France enjoys sunny skies and unusually warm sea temperatures. Forecasts from regional outlets describe ideal conditions on Provence beaches this Sunday, with sunshine and water still warm enough for swimming, prompting beachgoers to check conditions before heading to the coast.
- 7Paper-thin swimming robot powered by living muscle cells●A paper-thin, biohybrid swimming robot powered by a single layer of genetically engineered, living muscle cells that fla
Researchers have unveiled a paper-thin biohybrid swimming robot driven by a single layer of genetically engineered, living muscle cells that contract in response to light, making the device move with a flapping motion. The work combines mechanical and biological engineering, and is drawing attention as an example of how living tissue can be integrated into soft robotics for swimming machines.
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Ukraine has developed amphibious ground robots capable of delivering supplies to frontline troops across water obstacles. The unmanned vehicles can ferry ammunition, food and other cargo to soldiers in contested areas where conventional transport is too dangerous, reducing exposure of human drivers to drone and artillery fire as the war grinds on.
- 9Team USA Olympic swimming coach Frank Busch dies at 75▼CovCath grad, Team USA Olympics swimming coach Frank Busch dies at 75
Frank Busch, a Covington Catholic graduate who served as a coach for Team USA's Olympic swimming program, has died at the age of 75. Busch was a prominent figure in American swimming, known for his long college coaching career and leadership roles with USA Swimming's national team. The news is being reported in his home region of Greater Cincinnati.
- 10Adult Swim's Get Jiro Adaptation Draws Praise From Reviewers▼Adult Swim Get Jiro Review: Bloody Brilliant Bourdain TV Show
A new Adult Swim series based on Get Jiro, Anthony Bourdain's graphic novel about a sushi chef in a dystopian Los Angeles, is winning strong notices. Early reviews call the show bloody and brilliant, praising its sharp animation and faithfulness to Bourdain's voice, with fans of the late writer celebrating his distinctive blend of food culture and dark storytelling reaching the screen.
- 11Family renovates semi-detached home with rooftop pool and ground garden●Garden on the ground, pool on the roof: Inside a family’s renovated semi-detached home
A family has completed a striking renovation of their semi-detached home, flipping conventional use of space by placing a swimming pool on the roof and a garden at ground level. The project is drawing attention for its unusual layout and creative approach to maximizing a typical residential plot.