Jumping Exercises Boost Bone Strength
Jumping exercises may help strengthen bones and prevent fractures as you age by providing the necessary force to load the skeleton and maintain bone mineral density.
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Crash Bandicoot Co-Creator Criticizes N. Sane Trilogy's Jump Mechanics
Andy Gavin, co-creator of Crash Bandicoot, praised the remake for its visuals but criticized the altered jumping mechanic, which he believes lost the nuanced control of the original game due to the simplified fixed jumps instead of the original's dynamic, input-sensitive system. He also shared insights on how Crash succeeded in Japan through significant localization changes, including audio and voice-over adjustments, highlighting the importance of cultural adaptation in game success.
Leeches Caught on Camera Jumping Like Cobras
Videos recorded in Madagascar have provided the first visual evidence that leeches can jump in pursuit of blood, confirming long-standing anecdotal claims. The footage, captured by researchers and published in the journal Biotropica, shows leeches coiling and leaping from leaves, demonstrating surprising athleticism.
"Blizzard's Warning: Cease Jumping in World of Warcraft!"
Blizzard has warned World of Warcraft players to avoid jumping in combat due to a bug in WoW Classic that causes sudden disconnects when players are hit with crowd control effects while in midair. The bug has frustrated players, including hardcore gamers who have lost characters due to the issue. Blizzard hopes to fix the bug in an upcoming build update, but in the meantime, players are advised to refrain from jumping during combat.
Worms harness electricity for jumping, researchers find.
Researchers have discovered that microscopic Caenorhabditis elegans worms can use electric fields to "jump" across Petri plates or onto insects, allowing them to glide through the air and attach themselves onto naturally charged bumblebee chauffeurs. The worms jump at an average speed of .86 meters per second, which increases with electric field intensity. This research makes the connection that winged insects naturally accumulate charge as they fly, producing an electric field that C. elegans can travel along.
Venice Authorities Search for Person Who Jumped from Building into Canal in Underwear
Authorities in Venice are searching for a man who jumped off a three-story building and into a canal. The city's mayor called the jumper an "idiot" and said he would give him a "certificate of stupidity and a lot of kicks." The man was seen emerging from the canal and being handed a towel by an unidentified man along a city street. The mayor has sent police to the building to determine how the man was able to enter the private residential building and get to the rooftop.