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Is Usain Bolt faster than a 900-pound dinosaur?
One big issue in physics education is to generate student enthusiasm for the course material. These dinosaur problems really spark interest.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 5, 2022


RaceRunning: the fleet-of-foot sport that’s helping kids with cerebral palsy
Every 20 hours, an Australian child is born with cerebral palsy (CP), a neurodevelopmental disability that affects their motor movements
Joseph Shavit
Nov 23, 2021


Bipedal robot makes history by learning to run, completing 5K
Cassie the robot has made history by traversing 5 kilometers, completing the route in just over 53 minutes.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 13, 2021


Do you have a bounce in your step? You must be an elite runner
A recent study compared the bouncing behavior in elite-level male runnersto highly trained but not elite runners.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 22, 2021
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