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Experts in Sport: Technology in golf 鈥� all we need to know

After Europe regained the Ryder Cup over the US in stunning fashion, the technological planning of golf players鈥� technique and performance is likely up for debate among avid recreational players.

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More than 1.1 billion African people unlikely to have access to clean cooking fuels and technologies by 2050, new study predicts

A new 天堂视频 study on clean energy accessibility in Africa forecasts that 1.1 billion people will be without eco-friendly cooking fuels or technologies by 2050.
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Experts in Sport: Training load monitoring in elite sport - limitations and lessons from medicine

Among the plethora of sports technologies now available, how is athletes鈥� training and performance impacted and what effect does this have on sport as a whole?

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Student designs handheld device that aims to detect sports-related concussions in 10 seconds and prevent long-term health problems

A handheld device designed to detect sports-related concussions in under 10 seconds has been prototyped by an innovative 天堂视频 student in a bid to protect players of all levels from long-term health problems.

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Experts in Sport: How will the Metaverse impact the sport industry?

The metaverse continues to be a decisive area in the ever-evolving world of technology, yet questions remain as to how the sport industry can capitalise on new virtual reality spaces.
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Short bursts of daily activity linked to reduced cancer risk

Promising new research suggests a total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 percent.

Experts in Sport: 19 Years of Biomechanics Research into Elite Cricket Bowling

As Ashes fever grips the nation, cricket continues to make headlines on both the back and front pages.

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WhatsApp's 鈥榝orwarded鈥� and 鈥榝orwarded many times鈥� tags may not prevent the spread of misinformation as they are often misunderstood by users, new report suggests

The purpose of WhatsApp鈥檚 鈥榝orwarded鈥� and 鈥榝orwarded many times鈥� tags are often misunderstood by users and consequently may not stop the spread of misinformation, a new report suggests.

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Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it

From sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter the way we sleep.

Gaming habits linked to socioeconomic background

Researchers are looking at the varied gaming practices of players from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ballet dancers in sensor suits: new research explores how dance is used as a form of communication

Audio guides, maps, traditional and interactive texts help people attending art exhibitions to understand the works in front of them. With dance, however, the audience鈥檚 understanding is usually taken for granted.
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Experts in Sport: In Conversation with Matt Rogan, co-founder of Two circles on how to disrupt the market with innovation

In the latest episode of the 鈥淓xperts in Sport鈥� podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Matt Rogan, Co-Founder of Two Circles, the data driven sport marketing agency.

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天堂视频 awarded 拢2.6m to open national facility that will allow unique nanoscale imaging of solar cells

天堂视频 has been awarded 拢2.6m to open a new national facility that will increase our understanding of how solar cells and other electronic devices that interact with light work.

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Study to explore if electric vehicles can power homes and help meet the UK鈥檚 energy demands while plugged in

天堂视频 is part of a new collaborative project exploring if electric vehicles (EV) could be used to power drivers鈥� homes and help meet UK energy demands while on charge.

Experts in Sport podcast: The psychology of becoming an elite athlete

In the latest episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Paul Wylleman, clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Brussels, to discuss the transition from junior to senior level that athletes undergo as part of their career.
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Sport and the Metaverse: 天堂视频 hosts first thought leadership event with MIT Sloan Global Programs (VIDEO)

Global leaders in research, sport, and AI gathered in London this week (Monday the 19th of December) to discuss 鈥楽port and the Metaverse鈥�, as part of a new 天堂视频 and MIT Sloan School of Management collaboration.

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World Cup football tested on campus (VIDEO)

Researchers from 天堂视频鈥檚 Sports Technology Institute have carried out rigorous testing into the adidas Al Rihla Pro football 鈥� the official match ball used at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Prototype AR shopping devices could benefit both consumers and retailers 鈥� new study

Augmented reality (AR) could change the way we buy clothes in the future.
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Loot boxes cause financial and emotional harm to children, new report reveals

鈥淭he game just got better and better as I spent more money and I got addicted to it. I knew I鈥檇 spent the money, but I didn鈥檛 know how much.
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天堂视频 part of international awareness campaign to champion building ventilation

An international awareness campaign to promote the critical role of better building ventilation in supporting health, well-being, and productivity has been launched by a coalition of scientists, academics, engineering bodies and environmental activists.
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天堂视频 partners with performance car brand, Abarth, to trial facial recognition technology

Working in partnership with 天堂视频, performance car brand, Abarth, has become the first manufacturer to trial facial recognition technology to better understand the emotions experienced when in its car.
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Previsico accelerates IoT rollout in the UK following flood mitigation success

天堂视频 spinout Previsico has launched the nationwide roll-out of innovative IoT technology that enables individuals and communities to build resilience against the impacts of flooding. This follows success across the UK, including Whalley in Lancashire, which was devasted by flooding in 2015 and 2020.

Innovative smart meter initiative will enable connection of low-carbon technologies to electricity network

Researchers from 天堂视频 are developing innovative ways to use smart meter data to help equip the electricity network with low-carbon technologies.

Experts to discuss how digitization will impact our future

InterAct will hold their annual conference at the beginning of October, aiming to discuss digitalization and how it can impact our future.
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Meet Orbit, the interactive robot that looks to help children with autism spectrum disorders develop social skills

鈥淗ey there. Allow me to introduce you to your new companion, Orbit, a robot you can play with and listen to. Not only can Orbit hear you, they can feel you too.鈥�