• Fri, December 6, 2024

by: TheStreet.com

Anaxi Labs and Carnegie Mellon University's CyLab Unveil a Breakthrough Proof System

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by: Popular Science

2025 Volvo XC90 is more efficient with a twist on 1950s engineering

by: MSN

Pennsylvania university adding new engineering programs

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by: Wall Street Journal

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by: Euronews

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by: iaea.org

ARCAL marks 40 years of promoting nuclear science and technology to drive socioeconomic progress in Latin America and the Caribbean

by: usace.army.mil

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by: Science Daily

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by: NextBigFuture

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by: Wired

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by: Quanta Magazine

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by: Global Times

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by: MSN

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by: WESH

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by: Climate Central

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by: moneycontrol.com

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by: Science Daily

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by: The Marietta Times

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by: Physics World

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by: Newsroom

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by: Edutopia

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by: Greek Reporter

Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Evidence of Tumor Surgery

by: Astronomy

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by: Richmond

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by: Gizmodo

How Much Do I Need to Change My Face to Avoid Facial Recognition?

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by: Daily Express

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by: businessday

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by: manilatimes

WATCH: Natl Research Council of the Philippines turns 91

by: 3FM Isle of Man

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by: Deccan Chronicle

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by: Interesting Engineering

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by: 3FM Isle of Man

Manx Utilities responding to several incidents

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by: Live Science

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by: Daily Express

You can still save 50% on some Garmin watches at H.Samuel - perfect for Christmas gifting

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by: The Jamaica Observer

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by: Edutopia

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by: The Marietta Times

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by: 3FM Isle of Man

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by: Daily Express

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Scientists find 50,000 year-old lost colony off Australian coast

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Texas semiconductor players get millions in CHIPS Act funding

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark

Sports science company Okkulo has shown that its specially lit training environment can improve players' visual-motor skills—and a growing number of sports are starting to test it out.
The article from WIRED discusses how soccer teams like Sunderland and Leeds United are using a unique training method involving darkness to enhance players' performance. This innovative approach, developed by Okkulo, utilizes a device called the Okkulo Pro, which is essentially a headset that blocks out all light, forcing players to rely solely on their other senses. The training aims to improve players' spatial awareness, decision-making, and reaction times by simulating conditions where visual cues are absent, thereby strengthening neural pathways associated with these skills. This method draws from neuroscience, suggesting that training in such conditions can lead to better performance under pressure and in low-visibility scenarios during actual games. The technique has been likened to practices used in military training for pilots and soldiers, highlighting its potential to revolutionize sports training by tapping into the brain's adaptability and sensory compensation mechanisms.

Read the Full Wired Article at:
https://www.wired.com/story/why-soccer-players-are-training-in-the-dark-okkulo-football-sunderland-leeds-united-neuroscience/


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