Computer modelling suggests that T. rex was a slow walker

All walking animals have something in common – their preferred walking speed is largely determined by what's known as "resonance." Bearing this in mind, scientists have calculated what may have been the default walking speed of Tyrannosaurus rex.

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The award for the most popular movie used in leaked passwords goes to…

Ahead of Sunday's Oscars awards ceremony, password management provider Specops rolls out the red carpet to reveal its list. Image: designer491, Getty Images/iStockPhoto "Rocky" might be your all-time favorite movie,…

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Mercedes teases EQT, possible electric mini-camper van of the future?

Immediately after debuting the new EQB SUV and EQS sedan, Mercedes has teased the new Concept EQT, a near-production preview of an all-electric small van. Will the van spawn a Mercedes electric mini-camper to battle Volkswagen's new Caddy California?

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Upwork examines the impact of remote work on socialization

The post-pandemic landscape will include plenty of options for professionals to interact outside the home, a new report finds. Upwork's Economist Report: Remote Work And Socialization" data-credit="Image: Upwork">Upwork's Economist Report:…

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Tilting e-trike designed to ride like a land-going personal watercraft

Ordinarily, riding an electric scooter doesn't feel that much like riding a Jet Ski. Germany-based entrepreneur Oguzhan Abayrak has set out to make it more so, though, with his Uready tilting e-trike.

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Simple foot-buzzing tech simulates the feel of walking in VR worlds

Although there are rigs that allow gamers to walk on the spot while their avatar walks in a VR environment, such setups tend to be large and complex. A new system, however, simulates walking simply by buzzing the seated user's feet.

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