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11.27.09

Heart Rate Updates: Delivered Directly to Swimmers' Ears

Don't even think about coming up for air

By Brett Zarda Posted 05.15.2009 at 3:03 pm 0 Comments

How fast does Michael Phelps’ heart beat under water? In the past, Phelps would have had to check by stopping mid-stroke and checking a small screen on his wristwatch. But with the launch of the AquaPulse from Finis, Phelps can receive real-time audible heart rate updates, without coming up for air.

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The Lunar Habitat Hauler

NASA’s next lunar explorers will have a rugged, six-legged robotic helper to haul their home base wherever they want to go

By Annemarie Conte Posted 04.22.2008 at 2:33 pm 5 Comments

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The Winnebago isnt exactly a marvel of technology. But theres a good chance that NASAs next generation of lunar travelers will live and work out of a two-piece system—a mobile robot and habitat combination that will allow astronauts to bring base camp with them—that has plenty in common with the humble RV.

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